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Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path Wednesday, February 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Low Vision Awareness Month. Highlighting methods to manage low vision and best aids for maintaining remaining vision. Speakers to be announced. Join zoom meeting here. Meeting ID: 826 0419 5272 Passcode: 583495 Contact Rochelle Harrod at rharrod@innow.org to register or to request accommodations.

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Three Brothers Pizza 4521 Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg, MD, United States

In Celebration of the Holiday, We will be reflecting on accomplishments of Members over the year. We will be hosting a lunch gathering at Three Brothers Pizza flagship location located at 4521 Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg, MD 20710. RSVP is required to be included in our reservation. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their own meal.[…]

Event Series Money Follows the Person

I want my life back

Zoom

"I want my life back" helps people transition from an institution, for example a nursing facility, to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting. If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call our team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.[…]

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Not Your Typical Holiday Party

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

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

Zoom

Independence Now's advocacy-in-action team is called the Housing Truth Tellers! The members of IN's Housing Truth Tellers team will receive training and preparation with the goal of effecting real systems change regarding affordable and accessible housing in Prince George’s County. This is not a meeting about housing; it is an action team that will learn[…]

Forensics in Espionage

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

Save the dates December 27th and 28th final date to be announced. Is there a mole in your operation? While accusations fly, only forensic evidence provides the necessary counterintelligence clues to put this case to bed. Students become forensic scientists and use real FBI forensic techniques to examine evidence, make recommendations, and use the scientific[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path Wednesday, February 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Low Vision Awareness Month. Highlighting methods to manage low vision and best aids for maintaining remaining vision. Speakers to be announced. Join zoom meeting here. Meeting ID: 826 0419 5272 Passcode: 583495 Contact Rochelle Harrod at rharrod@innow.org to register or to request accommodations.

Event Series Money Follows the Person

I want my life back

Zoom

"I want my life back" helps people transition from an institution, for example a nursing facility, to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting. If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call our team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.[…]

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

Zoom

Independence Now's advocacy-in-action team is called the Housing Truth Tellers! The members of IN's Housing Truth Tellers team will receive training and preparation with the goal of effecting real systems change regarding affordable and accessible housing in Prince George’s County. This is not a meeting about housing; it is an action team that will learn[…]

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Heart Health Month

Zoom

Heart Health Month  Friday February 7, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Join us for an online discussion on self-care, health, and wellness. What practices do you use to stay heart-healthy? Tell us your favorite recipes, favorite forms of exercise, and choose a partner to help you remain consistent with your healthy lifestyle goals throughout the year. Don’t[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path Wednesday, February 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Low Vision Awareness Month. Highlighting methods to manage low vision and best aids for maintaining remaining vision. Speakers to be announced. Join zoom meeting here. Meeting ID: 826 0419 5272 Passcode: 583495 Contact Rochelle Harrod at rharrod@innow.org to register or to request accommodations.

Creative Cooking Class

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

Creative Cooking  Thursday, February 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM In-Person Event for Heart Health Month. We are celebrating loving your body and yourself. It's all about clean eating and staying lean. We'll be thrilling on the Grill with Chicken and Veggie Skewers! Registration is required Contact cgaskins@innow.org to request accommodations.

Speed Dating

Greenbelt Recreation Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Speed Dating Event  Saturday February 22nd, 1:00 - 3:30 PM at Greenbelt Recreation Community Center 15 Crescent Road Greenbelt MD 20770  Independence Now believes that everyone deserves a chance to connect and build meaningful relationships. Independence Now is making love accessible. Are you looking for innovative ways to interact with peers, make new connections, and develop[…]

Housing Seminar

Zoom

Housing Seminar Thursday February 27, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Budgeting Finances Speaker Stacy Griffin Meeting your application process of Planning, Preparing, and Utilizing time Management Strategies. All-inclusive expenses, including utilities bills, monthly rent, food (groceries). Register in advance for this meeting here.

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

Zoom

Independence Now's advocacy-in-action team is called the Housing Truth Tellers! The members of IN's Housing Truth Tellers team will receive training and preparation with the goal of effecting real systems change regarding affordable and accessible housing in Prince George’s County. This is not a meeting about housing; it is an action team that will learn[…]

Event Series Lighting Your Path

Lighting Your Path

Zoom

Lighting Your Path Wednesday, March 12th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Prioritizing Your Eye Health: Best Practices for Incorporating Eye care as an integral part of self-care routine. #Self-Care #Necessity Speakers to be announced. Join zoom meeting here. Meeting ID: 826 0419 5272 Passcode: 583495 Registration is required Contact Rochelle Harrod at (240)898-2184 or rharrod@innow.org to request accommodations.  

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Annual Women’s Tea 

Annual Women’s Tea  Thursday, March 13th, 1:00 -4:00 PM In Person Event. In Honor of Women's History Month, It's teatime again!  This year's theme is Hats & Pearls! Come paint & swirl. Sip & Paint presented by Pound of Love with guest speaker, all are welcome! 30 Slots available Registration is Mandatory by February 20th. Please call two[…]

Creative Cooking Class

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

Creative Cooking  Thursday March 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM In-Person Join Independence Now on the first day of spring to embrace balanced and nutritious foods! As the season changes, we leave behind warm comfort food and indulge into meals that are low in calories and high in Vitamins and minerals. We’ll be making flavorful Pasta[…]

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Rise Together: Youth Advocacy Day

Greenbelt Recreation Community Center 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD, United States

Join us for an engaging day filled with role-playing, storytelling, and empowerment.

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

Zoom

Documents needed for housing application apartment/Housing Applications fees, completing all forms applications forms/ basic checklist of documents required Birth certificate, Social Security Card, Background Check, Proof of Income and Deadlines of Application Processing with all submitted required documents and Signatures. Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing[…]

Community Resource Fair & Grocery Giveaway

Craig A Moe Multiservice Center 204 Fort Meade Rd., Laurel, MD, United States

Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. (LARS) invites you to visit their FREE Community Resource Fair & Grocery Giveaway to get access to information and resources for healthy living!

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THE FUSE Opening Night

Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) 8855 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD, United States

Get ready to experience THE FUSE—the state’s first fully inclusive nightclub—on Saturday, April 5th!

Empower Your Business with ABLE

Zoom

Join NDI’s Small Business Hub and the ABLE National Resource Center for an insightful webinar, Empower Your Business with ABLE.

Employment 101

Zoom

Employment 101 will offer key skills to help you search for and land a job.

“Feels Like Home” Screening & Discussion

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Don't miss "Feels Like Home," a powerful film about life at home for families of children with disabilities.

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Movie Youth Advocacy Night

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

We invite you to a Movie Youth Advocacy Night to watch Unstoppable – The story of Anthony Robles.

Creative Cooking Class [In Person]

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

We invite you to get creative and collaborative and engage in some major stress relief with our delicious Honey Turmeric Chicken recipe.

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World of Possibilities Expo – National Capital Region

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center 7801 Alumni Dr., College Park, MD, United States

The World of Possibilities Disabilities Expos are designed to bring people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, service providers and supporting agencies all together in one venue. The Expos, hosted by Caring Communities, provide an opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge and explore disability related products, services, technology and resources available. Attend one of TWO[…]

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Empowered Women’s Support Group Kickoff Event

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

Join us for monthly gatherings where we build friendships, share stories, and lift each other!

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