Independence Now and CCPS Partner for First Youth Leadership Forum Junior
Last month, Independence Now teamed up with Charles County Public Schools to host an inaugural Youth Leadership Forum Junior (YLF Jr.) in La Plata, MD.
A Strong Start for the 2025 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
If last Saturday was any indication, Independence Now’s 2025 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is on track to be one of our best yet! Under a bright, sunny sky at the University of Maryland, high school students from across the state—along with their families—gathered for an exciting kickoff event. The day was filled with energy, connection,[…]
Will Shawhan’s Career Journey
“Looking back, it’s hard to believe that I succeeded in finding a career and job that are good fits for me.”
Maryland Accessible Telecommunication Program & Maryland Relay: A Journey to Independence
Learn about the variety of services offered by the Maryland Accessible Telecommunication Program and Maryland Relay through one consumer’s journey.
Three Questions with Shannon | Annie Tulkin of Accessible College
Annie Tulkin, Founder and Director of Accessible College, talks about resources for students with disabilities who are transitioning to a college setting.
Congrats to 2021 Rising Star Award Recipient, Montel Medley!
It is with great joy that we present this award in Deborah Jackson’s honor and memory to Montel Medley who carries on her commitment to an independent life.
Focus on Transition Services
Montel went from Maryland Youth Leadership Forum Delegate to College Graduate! He says he’s made a lot of friends along the way.
Nurse Betsy on the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
“By meeting other students with a variety of disabilities, each delegate comes to realize that they are not alone in this world. It is amazing the positive transformation that students undergo within a short time period.”
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.
Maryland Youth Leadership Forum, the Lessons of History
During MDYLF youth learn the history of the Disability Movement and lesser-known facts about people with disabilities in history.