We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
The goal of the Money Follows the Person program is to assist Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties nursing home residents who choose to transition to a community-based setting.
Making a donation to Independence Now this season will directly support a solid foundation for our staff to do great work for the community!
In part two of this blog series, learn about the accessibility features of the Google Pixel 6.
Learn about the variety of services offered by the Maryland Accessible Telecommunication Program and Maryland Relay through one consumer’s journey.
At Independence Now, we are grateful to have extremely skilled and experienced staff who are often able to rattle off information and make referrals when a call comes in.
Dr. Ali Carter, host of Independence Now’s “Facing COVID Now” series, shares valuable insights on the importance and evolution of self-care for individuals with disabilities.
Peer Counseling is support from people with shared life experience, in our case, people with disabilities serve as counselors for others with disabilities.
As members of NCIL, Independence Now attends visits with our Federal Elected Officials to educate them on areas of significance for the disability community.
The Independence Now team looks back at 2020 and lists all the new ideas that were implemented – and what a list it is!
Read how the Supports Planning Agency (SPA) within Independence Now had a recent individual advocacy success.
