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  • May 2025

  • Wed 14
    Turkey cheeseburger with a side of fires.

    Lighting Your Path [In-Person]

    Featured May 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    The Metropolitan Washington Ear 12061 Tech Rd., Silver Spring, United States

    This session will focus on the art of making the perfect turkey burger

  • June 2025

  • Wed 11
    Blue graphic with blue ribbon and an eye with text that says, June is Cataract Awareness Month

    Lighting Your Path – Cataract Awareness Month

    June 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Zoom

    Virtual Meeting In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, we will be exploring treatment and low vision therapy options.

  • July 2025

  • Wed 9
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    Lighting Your Path: Eye Injury Prevention Month

    July 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Zoom

    In Honor of Eye injury prevention month, We will be navigating and exploring positive ways to recover, live ,and thrive after vision loss. It's time to chat, connect, and reset.

  • August 2025

  • Wed 13
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    Lighting Your Path: Illuminate & Cook II [In-Person Event]

    August 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    Participants will develop their inner chef skills to enhance kitchen safety, food preparation, and demonstration with the help of cooking tools featured in our Assistive Technology library.

  • September 2025

  • Wed 10
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    Lighting Your Path: Friends, Fun, and Finding Your Way [In-Person]

    September 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path

    We will pair up with a friend and learn tips and tricks for navigating with your white cane. Location to be announced.

  • October 2025

  • Wed 8
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    Lighting Your Path [In-Person]

    October 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Mall of Prince George's 3500 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, United States

    In Honor of Vision Awareness Month & White Cane Day, we will be navigating and exploring our community!

  • November 2025

  • Wed 12
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    Lighting Your Path: Assistive Technology & AI Resource Fair for the Blind and Visually Impaired [In-Person]

    November 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    Independence Now is proud to host our First Annual Assistive Technology & AI Resource Fair for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

  • December 2025

  • Wed 17
    Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

    NEW DATE! Lighting Your Path: End-of-Year Celebration & Reflection

    December 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Zoom

    Join us as we close out the year with gratitude, connection, and vision! Together, we’ll reflect on the milestones Lighten Your Path has achieved in 2025 and set our sights on the road ahead.

  • January 2026

  • Wed 14
    A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

    Lighting Your Path: Our Health is Our Wealth

    January 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Zoom

    In this session, we will learn the best and healthiest methods for relaxation and effective coping skills for managing stress after vision loss.

  • February 2026

  • Wed 11
    A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

    Lighting Your Path: Eye Care & Low Vision Support

    February 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Zoom

    In honor of Low Vision Awareness Month, join us for an informative and empowering presentation focused on eye care, low vision resources, and support services.

  • March 2026

  • Wed 11
    A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

    Lighting Your Path: Connecting with the Lions Club [In-Person]

    March 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Clubhouse II – Norbeck Room 3300 North Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    Join us for a special Lighting Your Path meeting as we partner with the Lions Club for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community building.

  • Mon 23

    Accessible Voting System Demonstrations

    March 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Accessible Voting System Demonstrations
    Various Locations in Maryland

    The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is hosting three days of free, in-person public demonstrations of a new voting system being considered for use beginning with the 2028 Presidential election cycle.

  • Tue 24

    Accessible Voting System Demonstrations

    March 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Accessible Voting System Demonstrations
    Various Locations in Maryland

    The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is hosting three days of free, in-person public demonstrations of a new voting system being considered for use beginning with the 2028 Presidential election cycle.

  • Wed 25

    Accessible Voting System Demonstrations

    March 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Accessible Voting System Demonstrations
    Various Locations in Maryland

    The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is hosting three days of free, in-person public demonstrations of a new voting system being considered for use beginning with the 2028 Presidential election cycle.

  • April 2026

  • Wed 8
    A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

    Lighting Your Path – 7th Anniversary Celebration [In-Person]

    April 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    This special event will feature a mini dessert reception as we reflect on our journey, honor key milestones, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

  • Thu 30
    Flyer for Maryland Disability Forum voter education workshops with dates, times, and locations across Maryland, including Hagerstown, Frederick, Waldorf, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Ellicott City, and Aberdeen; includes QR code and links to Maryland Disabilities Forum events page.

    Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop

    April 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop
    The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Rd, Aberdeen, United States

    These sessions break down your rights as a voter, accessible voting options, and how to make sure your voice is heard in your community.

  • May 2026

  • Sat 9
    Flyer for Maryland Disability Forum voter education workshops with dates, times, and locations across Maryland, including Hagerstown, Frederick, Waldorf, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Ellicott City, and Aberdeen; includes QR code and links to Maryland Disabilities Forum events page.

    Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop
    Maryland School for the Deaf 8169 Old Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD, United States

    These sessions break down your rights as a voter, accessible voting options, and how to make sure your voice is heard in your community.

  • Wed 13
    Logo for the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

    Lighting Your Path – Community Tour [In-Person]

    May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lighting Your Path
    Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington 415 2nd St. NE, Washington, DC, United States

    We’re excited to partner with the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington for a guided tour of their newly renovated, accessible facility.

  • Thu 14
    Flyer for Maryland Disability Forum voter education workshops with dates, times, and locations across Maryland, including Hagerstown, Frederick, Waldorf, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Ellicott City, and Aberdeen; includes QR code and links to Maryland Disabilities Forum events page.

    Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop

    May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop
    SEEC 1300 Spring St 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    These sessions break down your rights as a voter, accessible voting options, and how to make sure your voice is heard in your community.

  • Thu 14
    Flyer for Maryland Disability Forum voter education workshops with dates, times, and locations across Maryland, including Hagerstown, Frederick, Waldorf, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Ellicott City, and Aberdeen; includes QR code and links to Maryland Disabilities Forum events page.

    Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop

    May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop
    SEEC 1300 Spring St 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    These sessions break down your rights as a voter, accessible voting options, and how to make sure your voice is heard in your community.

  • Thu 21
    Photo of "Happy Dave" riding in a sailboat in an accessible seat.

    Set Sail with Independence Now!

    Featured May 21 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating 177 Defense Highway, Suite 9, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Come enjoy a day of adventure, accessibility, and community—we can’t wait to see you there!

  • July 2026

  • Thu 16
    Flyer for a Maryland Disability Forum voter education workshop on July 16, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM at The Image Center in Towson, with QR code to register.

    Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop

    July 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Maryland Disability Forum Voter Education Workshop
    The IMAGE Center 100 West road, 1st Floor, Towson, United States

    These sessions break down your rights as a voter, accessible voting options, and how to make sure your voice is heard in your community.

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