We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
Independence Now’s Lighting Your Path support group recently took a fun trip to the Hyattsville Regal Royal theater to catch the film The Friend. What a time we had! We were lucky enough to have the whole theater to ourselves, which made the experience feel extra special. Regal provided accessible headsets so our visually impaired consumers[…]
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!
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.
“For me, peer counseling is invaluable. I find it really helpful to hear from people who have gone through similar situations as me.”
In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Laurie Elinoff of The Brain Injury Association of Maryland shares her personal path to advocacy.
One of the greatest benefits of attending an Independence Now event is the peer mentoring that occurs between consumers.
Peer Counseling is support from people with shared life experience, in our case, people with disabilities serve as counselors for others with disabilities.
It is with great joy that we present this award in Deborah Jackson’s honor and memory to Montel Medley who carries on her commitment to an independent life.
The theme for the Independence Amplified Maryland session on Monday, March, 8, 2021 was focused on introducing several support groups available in Maryland.
