Low Vision Awareness Month
In February, Low Vision Awareness Month educates and supports those with visual impairments by showcasing resources for improved quality of life.
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Detecting glaucoma early is vital. Dive into our latest blog post to learn more.
Black History Month Profile: Deidre Davis Butler
Deidre Davis Butler, who used a wheelchair as a result of spinal cord damage, championed the rights of people with disabilities. As an attorney, she helped draft the Americans With Disabilities Act, and was dedicated to making sure that everyone had equal access to resources and support.
Black History Month Profile: Betty Williams
Like all great leaders, Betty was a great listener. She listened to other self-advocates about issues that mattered to them like competitive employment.
Black History Month Profile: Anil Lewis
A passionate advocate for the rights, education and employment of blind people everywhere, Anil currently serves as the executive director of Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, MD, where he leads a dynamic team of individuals responsible for the creation, development, implementation, and replication of innovative projects and programs throughout a nationwide network of affiliates that work to positively affect the education, employment, and quality of life of all blind people.
White Canes | A History
In recognition of White Cane Safety Day, read the history of White Cane Laws and hear one person’s story of how using a white cane helped him gain independence.
Barbara Lives With Multiple Sclerosis But Still Struts Her Stuff
Independence Now Consumer, Barbara, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013. In recognition of World MS Day (May 30), she’s sharing her story to let the world know that while an MS diagnosis is life-changing, there’s life beyond MS.
Assistive Technology | Community Lending Library
Independence Now’s Assistive Technology Lending Library gives community members access to supportive devices free of charge.
Women in Disability History: Freddie Peaco
As part of our Independent Living History series and in recognition of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the contributions of a local woman to events in Disability History.
How Ms. Annette is Staying Connected During COVID
With some of the CARES Act funding, Independence Now was able to purchase a laptop for Ms. Annette and, because Annette is blind, the computer was loaded with JAWS software so that it would be more accessible for her to use.