Independence Now, Inc.

Independence Now empowers people with disabilities to live independently, advocate for their rights, and thrive in their communities.

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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! At Independence Now, we're proud to support independence, self-determination, and advocacy every day. Happy Disability Pride Month!

#DisabilityPride #IndependentLiving #Maryland #MontgomeryCo #PrinceGeorgesCo

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Meet the People Behind the Program! 💚

Our new spotlight series celebrates the dedicated Independence Now staff who bring our mission to life every day. Executive Director Diane Palmer shares more about what’s ahead: https://t.co/mKxUpFP2Ma .

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🚇 Oct. 1–8 is #WeekWithoutDriving! Join @metroforward in exploring public and alternative transit while raising awareness of the importance of accessible transportation for people with disabilities. Independence means having options!

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🎉 Welcome Miriam Ruttenberg as Independence Now’s Board Secretary! With 30 years of legal experience, Miriam brings a strong commitment to disability rights and independent living. Thank you to outgoing Secretary Kim Allen for her service!

Read more: https://t.co/IjusczOTo7 .

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Cooking up something delicious at Independence Now! Our monthly cooking class made turkey butternut squash tacos while learning practical tips for creating a healthy, budget-friendly meal at home.

Read more: https://t.co/PkrBzCiT4U

#IndependenceNow #IndependentLiving

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You’ve applied for housing…now what? Join Independence Now Sept. 24 at 1 PM on Zoom to learn how to keep your application active while on waiting lists and stay prepared for next steps.

Details & registration: https://t.co/d6QOKWJXP7

#AccessibleHousing

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What a day on the water! Independence Now had a BLAST fishing with CRAB Accessible Boating. Great company, plenty of laughs, and an unforgettable accessible adventure!

Read more: https://t.co/HP9GgNNQld

#IndependenceNow #AccessibleBoating #FishingFun

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Prepared & Empowered Community Safety Event! Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, more prepared community.

Read the recap: https://t.co/5MtG7rB1aB

#IndependenceNow #NationalPreparednessMonth #DisabilityPreparedness

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Youth with disabilities: get ready for your future career! Join our 2-part employment readiness series Sept. 26 & Oct. 24. Explore careers, build skills & practice interviews. Learn more: https://t.co/ad5PRYuTuW

#YouthEmployment #Disability

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Join us Sept. 15, 1–2 PM for a virtual discussion with Audrey Sellers of @DisabRightsMD. Learn about your rights, self-advocacy, resources, and supports for independent living.

Register: https://t.co/9zvOoEqWnj

#DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving

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Our August cooking class combined good food, wellness, accessibility & civic engagement! Participants made chili, explored adaptive kitchen tools & learned about accessible voting. Next class: Sept. 17! https://t.co/MITWKtGG0t

#IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity

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A BIG community partner shout-out to @YourEyesDC! Thank you for generously donating large-print reading materials & magnifiers to support our consumers who are blind or have low vision. These tools can make a world of difference in supporting independence! https://t.co/xRArcSe5CS

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Get prepared and empowered! Join Independence Now for a FREE Community Safety Event with hands-on demonstrations, emergency preparedness resources, CPR and First Aid basics, local experts, and more.

📅 Sept. 10 | 4–6:30 PM
📍 Capitol Heights, MD

https://t.co/IZ0wyASEbf .

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Work hard, play hard, and recharge together! IN staff enjoyed a day of team building, laughs, self-care, and connection at our annual retreat. We’re recharged and ready to keep championing independent living!

Read more: https://t.co/L7S7hKbL13

#TeamIN #IndependentLiving

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Emergency preparedness took center stage at IN's annual Staff Retreat, with a focus on helping people with disabilities stay safe during emergencies. Learn more about the presentation and upcoming community event: https://t.co/xyyejcxrBZ

#EmergencyPreparedness #IndependentLiving

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Independence Now staff came together for our retreat on August 9! It was a great opportunity to connect, recharge, and refocus on the work ahead supporting people with disabilities in living independently and directing their own lives.

#IndependentLiving #TeamIN

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⚾ What a GRAND SLAM kind of day at Nationals Park! Thank you to the @Nationals and the Community Tickets Grant for providing an unforgettable day of baseball, community, and accessibility.. Plus, we loved seeing our friends from #CanineComp! Read more: https://t.co/Tp4zcjZPJq

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Congratulations to all those honored at Governor Wes Moore's 2026 #DisabilityPrideMonth Awards! Special congratulations to Independence Now founder Cathy Raggio and inaugural Legacy Award recipient @RepStenyHoyer

Read more: https://t.co/jiIeRHaIAF

#ADA36 #Accessibility

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Today! Join Independence Now for a free Housing Seminar on how the #ADA and #FairHousingAct protect housing rights and support independent living. Stay afterward for a nonpartisan #VoterEngagement discussion.

📅 July 31
🕐 1–2 p.m.
🔗 https://t.co/Y3UNN0RYJm .

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Celebrate Disability Partnerships' 10th anniversary and Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month at the Washington Nationals game on Sept. 12 at 4:05 p.m. at Nationals Park. 150 free community tickets are available while supplies last.

Register: https://t.co/SN7Y48g46h

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ICYMI: Our latest Weekly Roundup is here! Catch highlights from the #NCIL2026 Conference, learn how to help shape the future of independent living in Maryland, explore upcoming events, and more.

Read it here: https://t.co/RiDXrF5nCq

#DisabilityAdvocacy #Accessibility