We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
The Independence Now community extends a heartfelt thank you to Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Centerfor being the premier INvestor sponsor of our 30th Anniversary Harvest Gala! Their generous support played a vital role in making this milestone celebration possible.
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Texas and announced freedom for all enslaved people, marking Juneteenth. Celebrate with us and learn more about this important history and the ongoing fight for justice.
As National Volunteers Week unfolds, we express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our board members for their unwavering dedication and service to Independence Now and the Disability Community.
Brighten someone’s day by purchasing a carnation to show them how much you care!
Today we are honoring Judith Heumann, whom many refer to as “the mother of disability rights.”
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that our esteemed Executive Director, Sarah Basehart, will be stepping down from her role at Independence Now.
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.
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month let’s learn a few facts about seat belts.
Independence Now joins the disability rights community and the nation in mourning the passing of Larry Roffee.
After eight years working at Independence Now, our beloved Beth Munro is retiring.
