We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
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[…]
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[…]
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.
"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.[…]
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
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[…]
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[…]
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.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
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 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 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.
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[…]
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.
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[…]
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
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[…]
Join us for an engaging day filled with role-playing, storytelling, and empowerment.
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[…]
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!
Get ready to experience THE FUSE—the state’s first fully inclusive nightclub—on Saturday, April 5th!
Join the DETAC to learn about ABLE accounts, tax-free savings and investment accounts owned by people with disabilities.
It's Our 6th anniversary and we're celebrating at the movies!
Join NDI’s Small Business Hub and the ABLE National Resource Center for an insightful webinar, Empower Your Business with ABLE.
Employment 101 will offer key skills to help you search for and land a job.
Don't miss "Feels Like Home," a powerful film about life at home for families of children with disabilities.
We invite you to a Movie Youth Advocacy Night to watch Unstoppable – The story of Anthony Robles.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
We invite you to get creative and collaborative and engage in some major stress relief with our delicious Honey Turmeric Chicken recipe.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
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[…]
Join us for monthly gatherings where we build friendships, share stories, and lift each other!
This session will focus on the art of making the perfect turkey burger
Join us for a fun and delicious Women’s Health Month Creative Cooking Class.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of wild fun at Independence Now's 5th Annual Day in the Park - Safari Adventure Edition!
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[…]
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Janvier Gordon from Fulton Bank will guide us through smart strategies for planning your monthly budget, managing all-inclusive expenses—like rent, utilities, and groceries—and taking steps toward repairing and building credit.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Learn how free travel training can help you safely navigate public transportation, expand your independence, and connect with more opportunities in your daily life.
Please note that this event has been cancelled.
Virtual Meeting In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, we will be exploring treatment and low vision therapy options.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum taking place from June 26 to June 28 at Towson University. Maryland Youth Leadership Forum Delegates build leadership skills and prepare for future employment, higher education, and independent living. Learn more about the 2025 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum and Apply Today!
Do you know the difference between temporary rental assistance vs. Housing Choice vouchers? Come learn what you are eligible for and how to apply.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
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.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Building your Budget and credit to save on housing expenses, utilities, and everything in between.
We invite our community, consumers, board members, and representatives to come together for an afternoon of empowerment, encouragement, and progress!
Independence Now is proud to join the nation's Centers for Independent Living at the 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living hosted by the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). Learn more about the 2025 NCIL Conference: https://ncil.org/2025-conference/
This month, we're excited to collaborate with Manna Food Bank who will share important nutrition tips, Manna Food Bank application information, and how their organization supports consumers in our community.
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.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure where we’ll be making Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken!
Making the most of your space before a move.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Join us for an interactive Open House at Independence Now! This event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate disability empowerment.
We will pair up with a friend and learn tips and tricks for navigating with your white cane. Location to be announced.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Join Independence Now as we celebrate with a fun and interactive cooking class focused on healthy eating habits and nutrition awareness!
Getting the help you need, a step-by-step guide to applying for a housing voucher.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Independence Now is celebrating National Assistive Technology Awareness Month this September to highlight the vital role assistive technology (AT) plays in empowering individuals with disabilities to lead more independent, productive, and fulfilling lives. From screen readers and mobility aids to communication devices and adaptive software, AT helps break down barriers and unlock opportunities in education,[…]
This month, we're shining a spotlight on Deaf culture, community, and services that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing.
In Honor of Vision Awareness Month & White Cane Day, we will be navigating and exploring our community!
Join Independence Now this October for a hands-on cooking class where we’ll make hearty vegetable & bean chili and cornbread muffins.
This is a non-partisan, information-packed event. Whether you’ve voted before or will vote for the first time, this session gives you tools and confidence to make your voice heard.
For people with disabilities, learning how to budget and save can be the key to greater independence, financial stability, and peace of mind.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
From the team behind The Ride Ahead comes a new educational webinar series, Our Ride Ahead!
From the team behind The Ride Ahead comes a new educational webinar series, Our Ride Ahead!
We’re excited to partner with Truist Bank, which will lead this empowering session and share real-life tools for smart money management.
Independence Now is proud to host our First Annual Assistive Technology & AI Resource Fair for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Join us for a powerful discussion on how to prepare your documents, pull your credit report, get renters’ insurance, and everything in between to set yourself up for success in the housing process.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Join us for an empowering session on how people with disabilities can organize, advocate, and build real community power.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
Join us to cook Turkey & Veggie Shepherd’s Pie and a Cranberry Apple Salad, all while keeping meals low-cost and nutritious.
Come celebrate the start of the holiday season with us at the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, November 22nd!
Together, we’ll explore how setting personal goals can inspire kindness — and turn that inspiration into a beautiful art project gift that will be shared with residents in a local nursing facility.
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.
Join us for “Dancing into the Holidays!” an afternoon filled with good food, great music, karaoke fun, and awesome raffles.
If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
All Together Now – a story about hope, friendship, and never giving up (even when life throws challenges your way.
Lighting Your Path 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.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Lighting Your Path 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.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
Lighting Your Path 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.
The Do's and Don'ts of applying for housing.
Are you struggling to find affordable accessible housing in Prince Georges or Montgomery County?
