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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 Form. Events are not guaranteed to be published.

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Colorful flyer promoting Adaptive Maryland Day on May 7, 2023.
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Adaptive Maryland Day

Promised Landing Farm 16900 Claggett Landing Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Adaptive Maryland Day is the first-of-its-kind festival and resource fair and welcomes all ages and all disabilities.

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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.  

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

A line of white houses with one red house behind a blue background. A magnifying glass is over the red house.

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.

Stethoscope and chalkboard with "Chronic Pain" written in chalk.
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[…]

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Independence Now’s Annual Meeting

Prince George’s County Memorial Library System - Hyattsville Branch 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, United States

Attend to hear annual reporting, success stories from our consumers and for our annual award presentation.

Photo of person in black pants and black shoes outdoors using a white cane.
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.  

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

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.  

A line of white houses with one red house behind a blue background. A magnifying glass is over the red house.

Housing Seminar

Zoom

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

Stethoscope and chalkboard with "Chronic Pain" written in chalk.
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[…]

Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

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

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

Beef cooking on a grill.

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.    

Stethoscope and chalkboard with "Chronic Pain" written in chalk.
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[…]

Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.
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  

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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[…]

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables on White Ceramic Plate.

Creative Cooking Class

Zoom

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

A line of white houses with one red house behind a blue background. A magnifying glass is over the red house.

Housing Seminar

Zoom

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

Stethoscope and chalkboard with "Chronic Pain" written in chalk.
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.

Person walking on the sidewalk with a white cane.

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

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Health & Wellness Fair 2023

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

Being Healthy & Fit Isn't a Fad or a Trend, It's a Lifestyle.

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

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.  

Teal background featuring photos of facilitators, Kelvin Hawkins (IN Youth Independent Living Specialist) and Tyree Brown (Artist and Youth Advocate), with the title 'Millennials Living Out Loud.' In addition, there is an icon of colorful hands reaching up to the sky and the Independence Now logo in teal.

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!    

Cooking with Awareness

Independence Now 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD, United States +1 more

 November 16th from 1-2:30 pm (in-person and virtual). Diabetes management is a journey of balance and personal empowerment. You can obtain control of your health by actively monitoring it, adopting mindful lifestyle choices, and seeking advice from healthcare professionals. Controlling your diabetes begins with the choices you make on your plate. A well-balanced, deliberate diet[…]

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade

Veteran's Plaza 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Outdoor Family Fun at the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade Saturday before Thanksgiving, 10 am-12noon #MoCoThanksParade Larger than life inflatable turkeys and penguins, glittering floats, marching bands, dancing groups, and Santa and his elves!  The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the metro DC area. Held in downtown Silver Spring, the exciting[…]

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

Zoom

Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Living on a budget. The art of managing your household, and all your monthly bills successfully.    

Gold, red, and black flyer with a microphone and glittering stars.
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Independence Now Holiday Party

SLIGO-DENNIS AVENUE PARK ACTIVITY BUILDING 10200 Sligo Creek Parkway Silver, Spring, MD, United States

Let’s Celebrate! Join your favorite IN staff for an evening of singing, dancing, refreshments, & holiday cheer.

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path: Lighting Your Path celebrates the Holidays. Sharing stories and secrets to using the best adaptive gadgets for holiday cooking. Special guest Jake Clark Assistive Technology Specialist.   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744503401?pwd=T29WQzNSaGU1a1B1cURlZ05USUpGZz09 Meeting ID: 857 4450 3401 Passcode: 914196 One tap mobile 3017158592

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Cleaning up your credit for the new year so that you can apply for a new apartment. we will be discussing how credit and the score of your credit affect your ability to apply for housing opportunities and how to improve your chances.\    

Movie Night Poster featuring an icon of a film reel, with text that reads: "Independent Now presents Movie Advocacy Night." The poster has three alternating background colors of teal, yellow, and red, with daisy flowers placed around. Below, there's additional text stating: "Die Hard - Wednesday, December 20th, 6 pm to 8 pm. Don't miss it! Register with Sammi."

Movie Advocacy Night

Zoom

Join us for Movie Advocacy Night: Holiday Edition! We're watching an oldie but a goodie: Die Hard! It takes place on Christmas Eve and is jam-packed with action and suspense. Policeman John McClane expects to visit his family for the holidays and ends up being the only one who has a chance at saving everyone[…]

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