Empower Independence This Giving Season
Giving Tuesday is December 2, but we’re starting the celebration now to give our community more time to give and more ways to make an impact during this season of generosity
Celebrating 25 Years of Independent Living in Southern Maryland
A wonderful gala was held on October 10 in Waldorf, Maryland, where community members gathered to honor SMCIL’s incredible impact and dedication to people with disabilities across the region.
Teamwork in the Kitchen: Cooking Class Serves Up Healthy Fun
Focused on healthy eating, participants teamed up to make and enjoy a delicious meal.
Independence Now Open House Brings Community Together
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 Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting in Capitol Heights – “Strength Through Struggle: Power and Progress”
This year’s theme reflected the ongoing work of advancing equity, access, and independent living for people with disabilities in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Explore Your Freedom: ECNV’s Travel Training Program for People with Disabilities
Getting where you need to go shouldn’t be a barrier—and thanks to the Endependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV), it doesn’t have to be.
A Strong Start for the 2025 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
If last Saturday was any indication, Independence Now’s 2025 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is on track to be one of our best yet! Under a bright, sunny sky at the University of Maryland, high school students from across the state—along with their families—gathered for an exciting kickoff event. The day was filled with energy, connection,[…]
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[…]
Bringing Independence to Nursing Home Residents Through Money Follows the Person
The goal of the Money Follows the Person program is to assist Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties nursing home residents who choose to transition to a community-based setting.