Independence is a right, not a privilege!
We're counting down to #GivingTuesday on December 1! This week, we're celebrating the right of people with disabilities to make their own choices.
Help support independence! Read more & give: buff.ly/czppNCY
📣 Join a virtual gathering for African American families navigating special education services! Connect, learn, and discover helpful resources.
📅 Nov. 8 | 3 PM
Register: buff.ly/WMM1PIt
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Standish, PhD, Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2027! 🎉
Her “Beyond the Cliff” platform advocates for financial freedom for people with disabilities through ABLE education, benefit-cliff reform, and financial literacy.
#IndependenceNow #DisabilityAdvocacy
Join us November 17 at 1 PM for a virtual I Want My Life Back session featuring Najah Britton of @biamd1! Learn about brain injury resources, support for individuals and families, and navigating life after a brain injury.
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ALT Flyer for “I Want My Life Back,” featuring the Brain Injury Association of Maryland logo and photos of two people using mobility aids. Guest speaker Najah Britton, MHA, CBIST, will discuss brain injury resources and support on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. The flyer includes a QR code and registration link: https://buff.ly/kmwbVK7.
Meet Carol Cordova, Supports Planner! Carol believes independent living starts with listening, advocacy, and empowering people with disabilities to make their own choices.
Get to know Carol in our latest staff spotlight!
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From all of us at Independence Now, have a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃
👻 Whether you're trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or enjoying a scary movie, have a fang-tastic time! Let's keep our communities safe and accessible for everyone! 🍬
#HappyHalloween
Healthy eating can be fun and affordable! 🍕 Our October 15 cooking class brought consumers together to make delicious pizzas while learning budget-friendly shopping tips!
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Meet Caleb Colbert, Supports Planner at Independence Now!
From connecting consumers with resources to resolving challenges, Caleb is passionate about helping people live independently.
Get to know Caleb in our People Behind the Programs series! > buff.ly/ATcsCsI
Grateful to join the Aid Association for the Blind's Fall Gathering! We connected with community partners to explore ways to better serve blind and visually impaired residents across DC and Maryland. Thank you for your continued support!
\#IndependenceNow #Accessibility
Looking for employment support? Join our next I AM session to learn how Maryland DORS helps people with disabilities find and maintain employment, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
📅 Nov. 16 | 2 PM | Zoom
Register: buff.ly/N3HBHIB
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