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On June 3rd, Independence Now staff and consumers set sail on an unforgettable adventure with Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) in beautiful Annapolis, MD. The sun was shining, the breeze was perfect, and the smiles were endless as we experienced the freedom and joy of adaptive sailing! Animated GIF featuring a smiling woman in a[…]
As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, we at Independence Now your Center for Independent Living serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties celebrate this season of renewal and growth. Prioritizing Self-Care Spring invites us to rejuvenate not only our surroundings but also our well-being. Engaging in self-care is essential, especially[…]
Independence Now hosted a fabulous Sip & Paint Women’s Tea in honor of Women’s History Month—and what a joyful celebration it was!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for mental health advocates, organizations, survivors, allies, and communities to come together to raise awareness and promote suicide prevention efforts. #BeThe1To is the message from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, encouraging us all to take actions that can help prevent suicide and promote healing. Let’s change the conversation[…]
April 22 – April 26th is known as Every Healthy Kid Week.
April is Medicaid Awareness Month! Have you ever wondered why Medicaid is so important? It’s not just state insurance – it’s a lifesaving program for people with disabilities.
Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause. Every person will encounter stressors in their daily life. This Stress Awareness Month, we want to equip you with tools to overcome the external factors that may cause stress in your life.
CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a neurodegenerative condition linked to repetitive head injuries in contact sports. Read our new blog post to learn about symptoms and resources.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s important to know the ways to prevent and the best methods to treat cervical cancer. Learn how you can reduce your risk of developing the disease.
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.
