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Creative Cooking Class

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Welcome Spring! Spring is a great time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Join Independence Now's monthly Cooking Class to learn what fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and are good for your health. We will also be creating delicious health smoothies with our Public Health Worker Amari Eaglin.  Contact Amari Eaglin at Aeaglin@innow.org[…]

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I want my life back

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"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.[…]

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Housing Truth Tellers

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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[…]

Housing Seminar

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Being a Good Tenant: How to maintain your unit and prepare for inspection. Speakers to be announced.  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.   

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I AM Aware

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  The Public Health Workforce at Maryland Centers for Independent Living invites you to join us on Monday, March 25th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm for the 3rd installment of the I AM series. This event is funded by Maryland Public Health Funds. Join us for I AM – Aware… Of My Financial Health. Speakers[…]

Money Follows the Person Flyer, featuring three images of people: one man at his computer, two people in wheelchairs, and one in a kayak. More details can be found in the text below.
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I want my life back

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"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.[…]

Save Your Vision

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National Save Your Vision Month. We will discuss the importance of eye health and major obstacles to the long-term health of your eyes such as blue light, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.    Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82445581950?pwd=UmM5L3c4WWh6dytxdHprb2hRSmc3dz09  Meeting ID: 824 4558 1950  Passcode: 324157  Contact Amari Eaglin at aeaglin@innow.org  to register or request accommodations.    

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Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness

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Join us for an informative discussion on living with brain injuries. We are here to help you find the support you need for yourself or loved ones. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-uorTMrGt0_8mDsSb48oZmTZRrUhaMa  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  

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I AM Healthy

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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.

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

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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[…]

Housing Seminar

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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.   

Traveling With a Disability

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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[…]

Money Follows the Person Flyer, featuring three images of people: one man at his computer, two people in wheelchairs, and one in a kayak. More details can be found in the text below.
Event Series Money Follows the Person

I want my life back

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"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.[…]

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I AM Pop-Up Session: Workers with Disabilities Wishing to Work and Love

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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”[…]

Live to the Beat

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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. 

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I AM Prepared

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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.

Event Series Housing Truth Tellers

Housing Truth Tellers

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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[…]

Housing Seminar

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The Do's and Don'ts of completing a housing application. We will take you step-by-step through the process properly so that you know how to get on a housing waitlist when it opens.  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.   

Social Security workshop

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Are you receiving SSI and/or Medicaid and want to work? Did you know that SSA has Work Incentives that make it advantageous to work and keep your benefits? Our own Marilyn Morrison, Director of MD-WIN will explain the SSI application process, how to apply for benefits, how SSA counts work income, the available work incentives[…]

Money Follows the Person Flyer, featuring three images of people: one man at his computer, two people in wheelchairs, and one in a kayak. More details can be found in the text below.
Event Series Money Follows the Person

I want my life back

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"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.[…]

New Year, New You

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Personal development for 2024. What are your individual goals and personal growth plans for the new year? How can Independence Now support you? We will relay to consumers what programs Independence Now provides and how we disseminate those services. Write down goals and share what you are comfortable with then Independence Now will provide feedback[…]

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Movie Advocacy Night

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Join us for Movie Advocacy Night: Holiday Edition! We're watching an oldie but a goodie: Die Hard! It takes place on Christmas Eve and is jam-packed with action and suspense. Policeman John McClane expects to visit his family for the holidays and ends up being the only one who has a chance at saving everyone[…]

Housing Seminar

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Cleaning up your credit for the new year so that you can apply for a new apartment. we will be discussing how credit and the score of your credit affect your ability to apply for housing opportunities and how to improve your chances.\    

Lighting Your Path

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Lighting Your Path: Lighting Your Path celebrates the Holidays. Sharing stories and secrets to using the best adaptive gadgets for holiday cooking. Special guest Jake Clark Assistive Technology Specialist.   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744503401?pwd=T29WQzNSaGU1a1B1cURlZ05USUpGZz09 Meeting ID: 857 4450 3401 Passcode: 914196 One tap mobile 3017158592

Housing Seminar

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Living on a budget. The art of managing your household, and all your monthly bills successfully.    

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

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Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

Cooking with Awareness

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 November 16th from 1-2:30 pm (in-person and virtual). Diabetes management is a journey of balance and personal empowerment. You can obtain control of your health by actively monitoring it, adopting mindful lifestyle choices, and seeking advice from healthcare professionals. Controlling your diabetes begins with the choices you make on your plate. A well-balanced, deliberate diet[…]

Epilepsy Awareness Month

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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, come celebrate with us on November 9th from 1 pm-2 pm on Zoom. We will have a Seizure First Aid and Seizure Awareness workshop presented by the Maryland Epilepsy Foundation. Join our Public Health Workers and ILS Staff for an educational and informative afternoon!    

Lighting Your Path

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Lighting Your Path: Diabetes Eye Disease Awareness Month. We will be taking a look at how we can better improve and save the vision that we have left as a result of diabetes-related complications. Speaker to be announced. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85744503401?pwd=T29WQzNSaGU1a1B1cURlZ05USUpGZz09 Meeting ID: 857 4450 3401 Passcode: 914196 One tap mobile 3017158592  

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Millennials Living Out Loud

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Join your peers and meet your facilitators Kelvin Hawkins (IN Youth Independent Living Specialist) and Tyree Brown (Artist and Youth Advocate). Millennials Living Out Loud (MLOL): MLOL is a support group that encourages young adults to live openly to new experiences without fear of judgment. It fosters unashamed broadminded candid conversations and promotes disability pride![…]

Housing Seminar

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Do you have a housing plan? are you ready to move? Do you have money saved up for the first month’s rent and security deposit? Have you secured renters insurance? We will take a look at answering those questions and help you get prepared for housing.  

“Beat the Winter Blues”

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Winter got you down? Don't sweat it – we have got your back! Get ready to beat those winter blues with us in our fun online hangout. Join our virtual get-together where we're diving into the nitty-gritty of winter depression – you know, those mood slumps when it is chilly outside. But hey, chin up![…]

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
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Money Follows the Person

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Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

Lunch with Public Health Specialist

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Come and join our Public Health Specialists as they answer your questions and address your concerns about the new COVID booster shot.

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Event Series Living Positively with Chronic Pain

Living Positively with Chronic Pain

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Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain. Our objective is to listen with compassion, share our experiences and knowledge, support each other in coping with the challenges that living with chronic pain can bring, learn what helps others cope, and inspire each other to live as fully[…]

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Housing Seminar

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Housing Authority Prince George's County and the role of the disability housing ombudsman.

Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables on White Ceramic Plate.

Creative Cooking Class

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Break out the wok! Tabletop cooking at its finest with chicken veggie lo mein stir fry.

Money follows the person. We're here for you. We're here during COVID. We're still working to help you transition. Mike Saunders smiling with a laptop. Carlos Garner speaking into a microphone. Mike, Carlos, and woman holding sign that says, "M F P."
Featured Featured

Money Follows the Person

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Money Follows the Person helps people transition from an institution to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting.

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