Dedicated To Your Success: Shukrat’s Story
Shukrat Abbas is an inspiring Consumer because she is the true definition of a go-getter.
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.
Barbara’s Story: “Making my life alive again!”
As a Center for Independent Living, one of our core services is Nursing Facility Transition – when our staff work with people living in Nursing Facilities to move back to the community.
Consumer Story: “I never thought this would happen, but it did!”
“Independence Now didn’t give up on me when it felt like everyone else did. Independence Now connected me to the shelter, volunteer work, and assisted me with getting on the housing lists in Montgomery County.”
Giving Thanks
Independence Now was so grateful to receive this heartwarming Thanksgiving message from one of our Consumers. We’re thankful that we get to work with so many amazing people!
Consumer Story: Darryl
With the help of Independence Now, Darryl was able to get on a few housing lists and ultimately obtain an emergency housing voucher.
Maryland Accessible Telecommunication Program & Maryland Relay: Features of the Google Pixel 6
In part two of this blog series, learn about the accessibility features of the Google Pixel 6.
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.
#NDEAM | Alex’s Employment Story
National Disability Employment Awareness Month commemorates the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.
Living On My Own
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Carlos Garner shares his story.