Your voice matters.
We encourage all eligible #voters in #PrinceGeorgesCounty and #MontgomeryCounty to participate in the upcoming #PrimaryElection and make your voice heard in shaping the future of our communities.
Primary Election Day: June 23,2026
ALT Graphic from Independence Now encouraging voter participation in the June 23, 2026 Primary Election. Features the Independence Now logo, a ballot box, election date, and reminders to check voter registration, know polling locations, and explore accessible voting options. Information for Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and the Maryland State Board of Elections is included.
Join us June 15, 2:00–3:30 p.m., for #IAM Exploring the Attendant Care Plus Program. Learn how this program helps #Marylanders with severe physical disabilities direct their own care and choose their own service providers.
Register: buff.ly/ep83Jbk#MarylandDisability
ALT Promotional graphic for the I AM Sessions presented by the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council and Maryland Centers for Independent Living. The graphic announces Session 8: Exploring the Attendant Care Plus Program on Monday, June 15, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. It features the Maryland Department of Disabilities logo, a QR code for registration, and contact information for Shannon Minnick. The design uses a red background with abstract Maryland flag-inspired elements.
Catch up on the latest from #IndependenceNow!
This week’s #WeeklyRoundup includes an important update on the MFP program, #MDYLF26 sponsors, the Maryland SILC survey, board recruitment opportunities, upcoming events, & ways to get involved.
Read more: buff.ly/zXRjmL5 .
Thank You to Our Champion Sponsor!
A special thank you to the @Wegmans - Rockville for serving as a Champion Level Sponsor of the 2026 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MDYLF)!
ALT Graphic thanking Wegmans for serving as a Champion Level Sponsor of the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum. The graphic features the Wegmans logo, the MDYLF logo, and the message: “Thank You to Our Champion Level Sponsor.” Event details at the bottom note MDYLF will take place June 25–27, 2026, at Towson University, with a link to learn more.
Their support helps make this life-changing #leadership experience possible for MD high school students with disabilities. Through #MDYLF, participants build #LeadershipSkills, explore #IndependentLiving, & gain valuable tools for success in college, careers, and community life.
Thank You to Our Champion Sponsor!
A special thank you to @ADAinfo for serving as a Champion Level Sponsor of the 2026 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MDYLF)!
ALT Graphic thanking the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center for its support of the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MDYLF). The design features a large "Thank You!" headline, followed by text recognizing the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center as a Champion Level Sponsor. The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo is prominently displayed in the center. The MDYLF logo appears near the bottom above red, gold, and blue accent graphics. Text reads: "Thank you to our Champion Level Sponsor. We are grateful to Mid-Atlantic ADA Center for your support of the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum’s Vendor Fair." A tagline at the bottom reads, "Empowering youth. Inspiring leaders. Building an inclusive future."
Their support helps make this life-changing #leadership experience possible for MD high school students with disabilities. Through #MDYLF, participants build #LeadershipSkills, explore #IndependentLiving, & gain valuable tools for success in college, careers, and community life.
Refresh your body, mind, and spirit this summer!
Join Independence Now and Disability Partnerships for a fun cooking class featuring fruit-infused beverages, light summer dishes, and great company.
June 18, 1–3:30 PM, Silver Spring
Learn more: buff.ly/p2ogkJM .
Join us July 9 for Independence Now’s Annual Meeting, Voices of Independence: Stories That Empower, in Silver Spring! Hear powerful consumer stories, celebrate advocacy, and connect with the disability community.
Learn more: buff.ly/QkHqJKE#DisabilityAdvocacy
ALT Flyer for Independence Now’s 2026 Annual Meeting, “Voices of Independence: Stories That Empower,” happening July 9, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD. The flyer includes the event agenda, a photo of founder Cathy Raggio, and information about consumer stories, advocacy, and assistive technology highlights.
Join Independence Now’s Lighting Your Path webinar on June 10 from 1–3 PM to learn about services, training programs, and resources from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.
Learn more: buff.ly/Z0Pd7pA#Blindness#LowVision#IndependentLiving
ALT Graphic promoting Independence Now’s “Lighting Your Path: Employment & Training Resources” webinar. Features the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) logo, with event details: June 10, 1–3 p.m., via Zoom. The webinar will provide information about employment, education, and training opportunities for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Are you or someone you know living in a nursing facility and wanting to transition back into the community? Join this supportive conversation to learn about resources, independence, and #CommunityLiving
📅 6/16 @ 1pm
⭐️ Learn more: buff.ly/h4H3kbA#IndependentLiving
#ResearchStudy Opportunity: The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and New Mexico State University are seeking Black individuals with disabilities to share their experiences with #SelfAdvocacy.
Eligible participants can receive compensation.
Learn more: buff.ly/RNxv5O7
ALT Flyer featuring photos of Black adults with disabilities and information about a research study on self-advocacy experiences.
Join us July 9 for Independence Now’s Annual Meeting, Voices of Independence: Stories That Empower, in Silver Spring! Hear powerful consumer stories, celebrate advocacy, and connect with the disability community.
Learn more: buff.ly/QkHqJKE#DisabilityAdvocacy
ALT Flyer for Independence Now’s 2026 Annual Meeting, “Voices of Independence: Stories That Empower,” happening July 9, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD. The flyer includes the event agenda, a photo of founder Cathy Raggio, and information about consumer stories, advocacy, and assistive technology highlights.
#ICYMI Catch up on the latest from #IndependenceNow! This week’s roundup includes important #MDYLF info, upcoming events, housing and employment resources, advocacy updates, wellness opportunities, and more.
Read now: buff.ly/R4ASnrW#DisabilityCommunity