We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
Join us for a free financial education session that's packed with practical tips to help you budget like a pro! Our expert speaker, Stacey Griffin of Fulton Bank, will lead the charge with a fun and interactive reality store activity. This youth event (27 and under) will be held in person at Independence Now's Silver Spring location[…]
Public Health Workforce at Maryland area Centers for Independent Living presents the I Am Series starting in January 2024. This collaborative effort has been funded by the Maryland Public Health Funds.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
El primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a las 4:30 pm EST Virtual El grupo de apoyo para personas que hablan español con lesiones de la médula espinal se lleva a cabo el primer y tercer jueves a las 4:30 pm EST de cada mes. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gi6ZSyw/SCIsupportgroup
Our next meeting will be in person on February 1, 2024, at our Silver Spring Office, 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Suite 101, Spring 20904, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. As we discussed at the last meeting, the theme is inviting a friend to bring a good game for the night. If you have any[…]
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Living Positively with Chronic Pain Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain.
American Heart Month. Powered by the CDC, an interactive tutorial and presentation detailing healthy living options to assess and maintain heart health. We will present the interactive tutorial. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO-gqjMpGdO3oppmmKD4et4fg4hqAhr- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
HB 822 I AM Pop-Up Session: Monday, February 12th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM “WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES WISHING TO WORK AND LOVE” CALLING ON ALL DISABILITY ADVOCATES! Come learn about this bill and advocacy strategies. Join disability advocates Joshua Basile and Janice Jackson as they discuss needed changes to the “Employed Individuals with Disabilities”[…]
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Heart Health Month. Love Your Heart is a discussion about the best foods to eat to improve heart functions and lower cholesterol presented by Prince George's County Department of Health Nutrition Toolbox. We will be making a salmon salad, and the staff from the nutrition toolbox will be dissecting the calorie count. In-person at Independence[…]
El primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a las 4:30 pm EST Virtual El grupo de apoyo para personas que hablan español con lesiones de la médula espinal se lleva a cabo el primer y tercer jueves a las 4:30 pm EST de cada mes. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gi6ZSyw/SCIsupportgroup
"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.[…]
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Do you know what travel training is? Ever wanted to learn more about how to successfully travel while having a disability? Come learn all about traveling with a disability with Travel Trainor Hadassah Lightbourne! Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd--hrz0rGdWqSpoolT_y0L-GQY8xDGVn To register for this event or to request accommodations please reach out to Sammi Hampton[…]
Alternative Housing Options: Everything from rooms to rent to shared housing, and supportive housing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Rochelle Harrod at rharrod@innow.org to register or request accommodations.
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[…]
Public Health Workforce at Maryland area Centers for Independent Living presents the I Am Series starting in January 2024. This collaborative effort has been funded by the Maryland Public Health Funds.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
