Brain Injury Awareness Month: Laurie’s Story
In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Laurie Elinoff of The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shares her personal path to advocacy.
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.”
Unveiled! Voices of Disability Legacy Wall
The Legacy Wall draws attention to important figures in disability history and serves as a permanent monument for all who visit.
Congrats to Monica Wiley, Miss Maryland USA SLICC Ambassador 2023!
Monica Wiley, 42, of Laurel, MD, Brings Home the 2023 Maryland USA SLICC (Success through Leadership, Integrity, Character and Confidence) Ambassador 2023!
Welcome Noelle Valla!
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our Supports Planning team, Noelle Valla!
Staff Picks: Podcasts
Here at Independence Now, our staff love podcasts! Here’s a list of their favorites.
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by investing in your friendly neighborhood Center for Independent Living!
Making a donation to Independence Now this season will directly support a solid foundation for our staff to do great work for the community!
Looking Ahead: Independence Now’s Strategic Plan
Like most organizations, a strategic plan guides our focus and determines where staff energy and time should be spent.
Money Follows the Person I Want My Life Back IRL Event
Independence Now’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) staff Michael Saunders, Carlos Garner, and Felicia Latimore recently held an in-person ‘I Want My Life Back’ event at Cadia of Hyattsville, a Nursing Facility in Prince George’s County.
Thank You Francie Gilman & Sandra Sermons!
Join us as we thank two long-time friends of Independence Now who will be retiring from our board of directors this year.