From Learning to Doing: A Youth Success Story in Independent Living
A huge THANK YOU to the Jake Cassell Fund for Special Needs for making this possible and for your continued support of youth with disabilities.
Future Leaders Club Enjoys an Unforgettable Wizards Game Experience
A very special THANK YOU to Tickets for Kids Charities for their generous ticket donation—opportunities like this mean so much to our young leaders.
Help Responders Help You: Maryland Launches New Emergency Accessibility Initiative
Maryland has launched a new initiative focused on making emergency response more effective and accessible for people with disabilities—and it’s something our community should know about.
Fair Housing Month Series: Documentation is Key!
Independence Now is honoring Fair Housing Month with weekly posts of information that can help people looking for housing or on housing waiting lists.
Important Update on the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Peer Outreach and Support Program
After nearly 15 years of helping individuals transition from nursing facilities into the community, the program will end on June 30, 2026, due to federal budget cuts.
Building Tomorrow’s Advocates: A Powerful Day of Film and Connection
Participants shared their thoughts, talked about speaking up for themselves, and showed what advocacy can look like in everyday life. Most importantly, they loved the movie.
Celebrating Connection and Resilience at Independence Now’s 2026 Women’s Tea
Independence Now hosted its annual Women’s Tea on March 13, 2026.
Independent Living Day 2026: Showing Up, Speaking Out, and Standing Together in Annapolis
In meetings with legislators and state leaders, we shared firsthand experiences about the impact of funding decisions on people with disabilities and emphasized the importance of protecting community-based supports like Money Follows the Person.
Request for Proposals (RFP): Outsourced Accounting & Payroll Services
Independence Now, Inc. is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for outsourced accounting and payroll services.
Prepare Now for Extreme Cold and Winter Weather
Winter weather can change quickly, bringing extreme cold, snow, ice, and power outages that make it difficult—or unsafe—to leave home. Preparing ahead of time is especially important for people with disabilities, who may rely on medications, medical equipment, personal assistance, or accessible transportation. Taking steps now can help you stay safe, warm, and supported if[…]