Implementing Ideas
The Independence Now team looks back at 2020 and lists all the new ideas that were implemented – and what a list it is!
Many Work Incentives Exist
Work incentives include employment programs that are funded by SSA as well as benefits management services. In this post, we mention a few of the many work incentives available.
Ticket to Work Help Line and Busting Myths!
There are many myths floating around about work and benefits that create widespread fear about going back to work. MD-WIN wants to spread the truth about how employment affects Social Security disability benefits and associated medical insurance.
What is WIPA?
Maryland Work Incentives Network is Maryland’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project, providing individualized, in-depth, employment-focused benefits counseling and work incentives planning.
Q & A with Michelle Lindsay
Michelle Lindsay, Independence Now’s 2020 Deborah Jackson Rising Star award recipient, shared with us how she got started with Independence Now and what she’d say to others seeking resources and support to live independently.
Women in Disability History: Freddie Peaco
As part of our Independent Living History series and in recognition of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the contributions of a local woman to events in Disability History.
Expressing Gratitude in the New Year
Independence Now was so very pleased to work with Musa, a consumer who reached out to us for support to live independently. Musa sent us this message to kick off 2021 and we’d like to express our gratitude right back for allowing us to work with him. “I would like to start off the New[…]
Destin Crosby Didn’t Let Anything Stop Him From Starting His Own Business
“This is Destin Crosby and I would like to thank Independent Living [sic] for introducing me to DORS to help me start my dog grooming business. They are going to help me get a laptop and help me register for school! I would like to thank Abiola & Independence [Now] for helping me out. Thank[…]