September is Deaf Awareness Month!

Join Independence Now in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month as we welcome our Gallaudet University intern, Jillian Donadio, to the team! This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Deaf culture, community, and services that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing.

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: 12301 Old Columbia Pike Suite 101

Let’s take this opportunity to learn, grow, and uplift the voices of the Deaf community. Want to dive deeper? Google Gallaudet University and Deaf Awareness Month for more resources and insights!

ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon 2 weeks request before the event.

To request any reasonable accommodation or register to participate in the event, please contact Shannon Minnick at sminnick@innow.org or 240-638-0070