We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
Maryland SILC has launched a statewide Needs Assessment Survey and a series of Community Town Halls to ensure the voices of people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and service providers are reflected in future planning and advocacy efforts across Maryland.
When applying for a housing unit to rent, the property management company reviews your credit history.
Independence Now is honoring Fair Housing Month with weekly posts of information that can help people looking for housing or on housing waiting lists.
Independence Now is honoring Fair Housing Month with weekly posts of information that can help people looking for housing or on housing waiting lists.
Join us for the Housing Seminar on April 25th at 1 pm on Zoom, where we will discuss Fair Housing and knowing your rights.
My name is Kisha, I live in the city of College Park. As a resident of the state of Maryland, I have held the title of Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2022. I am a college graduate of Prince George’s Community College. I have the pleasure of advocating for myself and the issues that others with disabilities[…]
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.
“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.”
Meet Independence Now’s 2022 Housing Hero Award Recipients.
Having a criminal record or history of an eviction can make it very difficult to be accepted into a rental property, but help is available.
