Cook with confidence 🍽️ Learn adaptive tools & techniques to make cooking easier, safer, and more enjoyable. 📅 April 16, 1–3pm 📍 Independence Now, Silver Spring Register: buff.ly/CUZWUlG #AdaptiveCooking #MarylandEvents

Time is running out. If you or someone you know is in a nursing facility and wants to return to the community, this is one of the final chances to connect with Independence Now’s MFP team for support. April 21 | 1–2 PM (Zoom) Learn more: buff.ly/FTWyH7B .

Public health workers deserve our thanks for all they do! During #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we recognize how public health has profoundly improved our lives from increasing lifespans to providing clean drinking water and defeating diseases like polio. ♥️🩺 #NPHW

Empower your voice! Join a voter education workshop designed for people with disabilities and learn your rights, #AccessibleVoting options, and how to make your voice heard. Learn more & register: buff.ly/38945zf #YourVoiceMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Knowing the right number can make all the difference. When facing mental health or substance use challenges, help is available. Text, call, or chat 988 for support. For emergencies involving immediate physical danger, always call 911.

📢 TOMORROW! Join Independence Now and Accessible College for an important conversation on preparing for college with a disability. Going to College with a Disability April 9, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Zoom) Register now: buff.ly/j7sskSh

April is #FairHousingMonth. Independence Now is sharing weekly tips for navigating housing. First post: Documentation is Key. Learn what you need and why preparation matters. Read more: buff.ly/BFejjI9 #FairHousing #HousingAccess #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity

Housing Seminar: #SpringCleaning for a Healthier Home April 23, 1–2 PM on Zoom. Learn practical tips to declutter your space and reduce stress with Shelby Austin of Shelby Orderly Abodes. Register: buff.ly/Rw2e2JX #HealthyHome #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity

We recently celebrated 7 years of #LightingYourPath, highlighting how #PeerSupport & #AssistiveTechnology supports independence for people who are blind or low vision. Grateful for support from Aid Association for the Blind of DC! #AABDC Read more: buff.ly/LQdKvaS

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Movie, Popcorn & Pampering 💐🍿 May 6, 6–8 PM Enjoy a feel-good movie, light refreshments & self-care kits in a welcoming space. Register: buff.ly/ALJ0Q6R #MothersDay #SelfCare #DisabilityCommunity #InclusiveEvents

Your voice matters—and we want to hear it! Share a photo + short story about how Independence Now has supported you and what #independence means to you. Inspire others & uplift our community. Deadline: May 8 Details: buff.ly/LRLBBnD #ShareYourStory #DisabilityVoices

Fair Housing Month continues! This week: #MoneyMatters 💰 Get ready for housing opportunities by budgeting, planning for expenses, and building savings. Small steps now make a big difference later. Read more: buff.ly/ByUFgg3 #FairHousingMonth #HousingAccess

Serve. Lead. Change. #IndependenceNow is recruiting Board Members to help advance #independence in #PrinceGeorgesCounty & #MontgomeryCounty. Bring your skills in fundraising, HR, tech—or your passion for impact. Learn more: buff.ly/NADzqpT Contact: [email protected]