Now Recruiting Board Members
Independence Now is currently recruiting new board members with finance, marketing, or fund development experience.
Independence Now Hits Capitol Hill!
This week, our team had the privilege of meeting with staff from Senator Chris Van Hollen’s and Representative Jamie Raskin’s offices to discuss Independence Now services and speak to the legislation that matters most to our community. We had important discussions around: Together, we’re fighting to ensure that every person has the resources and opportunities[…]
Honoring Judy Heumann: A Trailblazer for Disability Rights
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible legacy of Judy Heumann, a woman who changed the course of history for people with disabilities. Known as the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement, Judy’s advocacy, resilience, and leadership transformed the world into a more accessible and inclusive place. A Life Dedicated to Advocacy[…]
Now Recruiting Board Secretary
Independence Now is currently recruiting new board members with finance, marketing, or fund development experience.
Let’s All Go To The Movies!
On May the 4th, we’re not only reminded of how much we love Star Wars, but how much we love movies! Here’s some info on accommodations available at the theater and at home to maximize your viewing experience.
International Day of People with Disabilities 2021
The intention of this day is to promote the rights of people with disabilities around the world.
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!
Keith Kelly was seeking a place to live on his own…
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[…]
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[…]