Events

Independence Now invites local businesses and organizations to share their upcoming events with our community on our online events calendar. Submit your event through the online Event Submission FormEvents are not guaranteed to be published.

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Navigating the online housing application process. Some places take paper applications, but more and more properties are moving to the online application process. how savvy are you? We will take you step-by-step, through how to figure it out.

Movie Advocacy Night “The Theory of Everything” 

Zoom

Come watch the hit movie "The Theory Of Everything" which is a biopic about physicist Stephen Hawking who changed the face of science forever all while dealing with Motor Neurone disease. This is the story of how he overcame obstacles to get his Ph.D., become one of the most successful scientists ever, and have a[…]

Event Series Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

MDTHINK & SNAP Workshop

Zoom

Navigating the Unnavigatiable Part 1 of 2 SNAP & MDTHINK WORKSHOP Learn about the general eligibility requirements for getting on SNAP. Learn how to go online and use the MDTHINK portal and apply for benefits. Learn the ins and outs of applying online and learn how to troubleshoot common problems. Get resources for further assistance[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Peer-to-Peer Support Lighting Your Path Welcomes Circle of Friends: A meeting of the minds. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87094580397?pwd=V2RacUJkemQxS2N3RFVEVlRST0pTdz09 Meeting ID: 870 9458 0397  Passcode: 601690 One tap mobile 3017158592

COOKING ON A BUDGET

Navigating the Unnavigatiable Part 2 of 2 COOKING ON A BUDGET Come learn about how to stretch your SNAP benefits in the grocery store and find out where they can be used. Come learn some cheap but nutritious meals using items you often get from the food pantry. You may have recently had your SNAP[…]

Spring Fling Picnic 2023 

David C. Driskell Community Park 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, United States

Come join us at Driskell Park in Hyattsville for a fun-filled day at the Park! This year's theme is getting back into the rhythm of living a healthy lifestyle in the community! Come join us for an exercise class with Spirit Club! Manna Food Center will be bringing their Bus to have healthy food demonstrations![…]

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Spring Cleaning Season: Getting things tidy and neat in your home for the right reasons. Understanding Spring Cleaning VS. Hoarding and the connection with your well-being. Presented by Affiliated Sante Group            

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Peer-to-Peer Support Lighting Your Path Welcomes Circle of Friends: A meeting of the minds. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87094580397?pwd=V2RacUJkemQxS2N3RFVEVlRST0pTdz09 Meeting ID: 870 9458 0397  Passcode: 601690 One tap mobile 3017158592

Budget Seminar

Zoom

Your Money Matters: Managing your budget credit, and debt. Speaker to be announced.  

Housing Seminar

Zoom

What subsidized housing option is right for me? An in-depth look at affordable housing options and what can meet your need.

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Peer-to-Peer Support Lighting Your Path Welcomes Circle of Friends: A meeting of the minds. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87094580397?pwd=V2RacUJkemQxS2N3RFVEVlRST0pTdz09 Meeting ID: 870 9458 0397  Passcode: 601690 One tap mobile 3017158592

Creative Cooking Class

Zoom

The Grill and Food Thrills. Unique and healthy options for George Foreman Grill or Griddle.  

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Fair Housing Rights 101. Knowing your rights and how to avoid discrimination when you apply. Speaker to be announced.    

Creative Cooking Class

Zoom

The Grill and Food Thrills Part II. Unique and healthy options for George Foreman Grill or Griddle.  

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Advocating for Affordable Housing: how to tell your story to your representative and be a part of making change.    

Event Series Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting your path meets I3S- inspirational 3. promoting positive and efficient, self-advocacy in the blind and visually impaired community.    

Creative Cooking Class

Zoom

Optimizing Nutrition making Super salads with fruits and veggies.    

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Montgomery County Home Share Program. learn how you can rent a room from local approved homeowners. presented by Housing Initiative Partnership.    

Event Series Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Utilizing independent living skills training. Making the best of resources for everything from braille classes to creative cooking. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313552073?pwd=VWp1N3dWcTlhcEVWS1VSYTRId0I3UT09 Meeting ID: 813 1355 2073 Passcode: 069161 One tap mobile: +1301715859  

Emergency Preparedness

Join Independence Now as Sareem Streater from Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Rasheed Plummer from Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management teach us the essentials about Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Learn to navigate difficult situations with confidence and gain knowledge on creating emergency plans, assembling emergency kits, and understanding evacuations protocols. Register[…]

Creative Cooking Class

Zoom

Break out the wok! Tabletop cooking at its finest with chicken veggie lo mein stir fry.

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Housing Authority Prince George's County and the role of the disability housing ombudsman.

Event Series Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Zoom

Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

Lunch with Public Health Specialist

Zoom

Come and join our Public Health Specialists as they answer your questions and address your concerns about the new COVID booster shot.

Lighting Your Path

Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Blindness Awareness Month. We will be commemorating and celebrating how far we have come in advocacy, peer support, and technological advances for the blind and low-vision community. Speakers to be announced. IN-PERSON

Cooking Class-The Comfort is in the Food

Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Join a hands-on cooking class with Chef Danielle (in-person or virtually). This session will be like no other, the simple fresh ingredients will blow the top of your pot. Bring your grandmother's secrets to Chef Danielle's table. Because we all know the secret to a good meal is grandma’s love. Join us as We will[…]

“Beat the Winter Blues”

Zoom

Winter got you down? Don't sweat it – we have got your back! Get ready to beat those winter blues with us in our fun online hangout. Join our virtual get-together where we're diving into the nitty-gritty of winter depression – you know, those mood slumps when it is chilly outside. But hey, chin up![…]

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Do you have a housing plan? are you ready to move? Do you have money saved up for the first month’s rent and security deposit? Have you secured renters insurance? We will take a look at answering those questions and help you get prepared for housing.  

Millennials Living Out Loud

Zoom

Join your peers and meet your facilitators Kelvin Hawkins (IN Youth Independent Living Specialist) and Tyree Brown (Artist and Youth Advocate). Millennials Living Out Loud (MLOL): MLOL is a support group that encourages young adults to live openly to new experiences without fear of judgment. It fosters unashamed broadminded candid conversations and promotes disability pride![…]

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path: Diabetes Eye Disease Awareness Month. We will be taking a look at how we can better improve and save the vision that we have left as a result of diabetes-related complications. Speaker to be announced. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744503401?pwd=T29WQzNSaGU1a1B1cURlZ05USUpGZz09 Meeting ID: 857 4450 3401 Passcode: 914196 One tap mobile 3017158592  

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Zoom

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, come celebrate with us on November 9th from 1 pm-2 pm on Zoom. We will have a Seizure First Aid and Seizure Awareness workshop presented by the Maryland Epilepsy Foundation. Join our Public Health Workers and ILS Staff for an educational and informative afternoon!    

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