We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
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.
At Independence Now, this time inspires us to pause, reflect, and reshare the story of Deborah Jackson, our former Director of Independent Living, whose life and work powerfully carried forward Dr. King’s legacy.
Today, we join the United Nations in recognizing that true social progress is impossible without the full inclusion, leadership, and rights of people with disabilities.
This week, our team had the privilege of meeting with staff from Senator Chris Van Hollen’s and Representative Jamie Raskin’s offices to discuss Independence Now services and speak to the legislation that matters most to our community. We had important discussions around: Together, we’re fighting to ensure that every person has the resources and opportunities[…]
Independence Now joined Maryland’s six other Centers for Independent Living on February 27, 2025, for Independent Living “IL” Day in Annapolis. Staff visited House and Senate members along with their team associates to share information about our organization and to express key issues of interest for people with disabilities.
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. Learn how this month honors resilience, challenges prejudice, and promotes inclusion in our new blog post!
Pride Month comes into full swing, here are a couple resources centered around LGBTQ individuals.
April 5th, 2024, marks the 47th anniversary of the 504 sit-in. The 504 sit-in was one of the greatest displays of civil disobedience.
Although work to address opioid addiction and overdose must be appreciated, we must acknowledge the ways in which the fight against misuse of the medication has caused a decline in overall care for a population most in need.
Independence Now is pleased to testify in support of the Universal Design for Housing bill. Independence Now is a non profit Center for Independent Living serving people of all ages and disabilities in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. For the past 10 years, housing has been a major focus for our consumers and our advocacy.
