Independence Now

Independence Now

Contact Info

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 277-2839

Other Information

Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Offers Wraparound Service
No
Service Delivery
Virtual
Do Programs Charge a Fee?
No
Pricing If Applicable
N/A
Area Served
Montgomery and Prince George's County
Number Served
500+
Skills Emphasized
Independent Living
Additional Locations
N/A

Programs

Peer Counseling
It is our belief that individuals with disabilities are the best guides to independence. Independent Living Specialists: serve as role models, assist with self-exploration. assist with self-directed goals setting and achievement, direct consumers to appropriate services and programs, serve as advocates
 
Target Population: Individuals with disabilities
Intake/Eligibility: Link on website to make referral by email
Individual & Systems Advocacy
Staff works individually and in group settings with consumers to assist with increasing their personal self-advocacy skills and knowledge of their civil rights.
 
Target Population: Individuals with disabilities
Intake/Eligibility: Link on website to make referral by email
Information and Referrals
As a resource and advocacy center, IN serves as a guide through the maze of services by connecting consumers and the general public with current information on programs, equipment and community resources. Information and referrals help assist consumers to build a network of supports as they pursue goal achievements and furtherance of their independence.
 
Target Population: Individuals with disabilities
Intake/Eligibility: Link on website to make referral by email
Independent Living Skills Training
IL Specialists facilitate one-on-one and group skills trainings in an array of areas to promote independence, such as independent housing, decision making and time management, local, national and legislative laws, transportation and employment, budgeting, cooking and kitchen safety.
 
Target Population: Individuals with disabilities
Intake/Eligibility: Link on website to make referral by email
Transition
Transition services has several parts, first, supporting students with disabilities transition from high school to work or post-secondary education. It is also Transition and Diversion from Nursing Homes- Assisting to make the transition from institutions back into the community and into their own homes or to prevent Nursing Facility placement.
 
Target Population: Individuals with disabilities
Intake/Eligibility: Link on website to make referral by email
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