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.
Using a Smart Phone with Low Vision
IN’s Smartphone Boot Camp teaches consumers who are blind or have low vision about the accessibility features on smartphones so they can learn how to use one independently.
There’s Something for Everyone in our Independent Living Skills Program Offerings!
The core service of Centers for Independent Living that we are featuring this month is Independent Living Skills Training. As a reminder, Independent Living skills are skills that increase the independence of a person with a disability because they handle more daily activities on their own without the support of others. At Independence Now, we[…]
A Reflection on Lighting Your Path
Independence Now Honors Word Sight Day with A Reflection on Lighting Your Path by Rochelle Harrod.