We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
Independence Now’s Open House on September 9 was a full house! Great connections were made, and engaging conversations occurred as staff interacted with consumers, funders, board members, peer Center for Independent Living staff, and other community partners. Each department including Independent Living Services, Maryland Work Incentives Network, Money Follows the Person, and Supports Planning described[…]
Independence Now is currently recruiting new board members with finance, marketing, or fund development experience.
We invite our community, consumers, board members, and representatives to come together for an afternoon of empowerment, encouragement, and progress!
This is an opportunity to share your journey, reflect on your MDYLF experience, and inspire the next generation of leaders!
Independence Now is currently recruiting new board members with finance, marketing, or fund development experience.
As members of NCIL, Independence Now attends visits with our Federal Elected Officials to educate them on areas of significance for the disability community.
The Independence Now team looks back at 2020 and lists all the new ideas that were implemented – and what a list it is!
As part of our Independent Living History series and in recognition of February being Black History Month, we recognize a group of unsung heroes in Disability History – The Black Panthers.
Keith Kelly was seeking a place to live on his own and heard about Independence Now (IN) from some friends. He worked with a team at IN including Shannon Minnick, Director of Independent Living Services; Abiola Heyliger, Montgomery County Independent Living Specialist; and Debra Potts, Independent Living Housing Specialist. Keith says he has become more[…]
