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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.
Co-led by Independent Living Specialists Rochelle Harrod and Felicia Latimore, the star preparation for the day was do-it-yourself protein bowls.
Participants shared their thoughts, talked about speaking up for themselves, and showed what advocacy can look like in everyday life. Most importantly, they loved the movie.
Independence Now hosted its annual Women’s Tea on March 13, 2026.
In meetings with legislators and state leaders, we shared firsthand experiences about the impact of funding decisions on people with disabilities and emphasized the importance of protecting community-based supports like Money Follows the Person.
Independence Now, Inc. is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for outsourced accounting and payroll services.
With autumn in full swing, cozy fall flavors took center stage during Independence Now’s October cooking class!
Focused on healthy eating, participants teamed up to make and enjoy a delicious meal.
Independence Now’s Open House on September 9 was a full house! Great connections were made, and engaging conversations occurred as staff interacted with consumers, funders, board members, peer Center for Independent Living staff, and other community partners. Each department including Independent Living Services, Maryland Work Incentives Network, Money Follows the Person, and Supports Planning described[…]
What an unforgettable evening with the Independence Now team, our incredible consumers, and dear friends! Thank you for joining us for Adaptive Golf with Determined2Heal. A huge shoutout to AdapTee Golf for bringing us the game-changing swingless driver—a carbon dioxide-powered golf club that launches drives with the push of a button. No swing required, just[…]
