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Starting your college career is an exciting opportunity. It can also be scary. As a person with a physical disability, there come several challenges. Accessibility issues, such as navigating campuses and transportation, can make it harder for individuals with limited to no mobility to participate.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being. Mental health is essential for people with disabilities, who face higher rates of mental distress than those without disabilities.
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We provide resources and information to help educate the community, caregivers, and physically disabled persons that help people with physical impairments improve their quality of life at home, at work, and in the community.
Our programs help persons with disabilities improve their quality of life through health and wellness, education and economic empowerment. Our current programs include adaptive wellness classes, self-defense classes, financial grants, and advocating for affordable, accessible housing.
We work with community organizations and large companies to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, educate the community, build networks among persons with disabilities and develop relationships to grow our programs and resources.
Disability impacts all of us. 61 million adults are living with some type of impairment, ranging from mobility, cognitive, or sensory disabilities, that impact their quality of life.
Source: CDC
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One in three adults with disabilities age 18 to 44 do not have a health care provider or access to accessible wellness support. This puts them at higher risk for obesity, and other health issues such as heart disease and diabetes.
Source: CDC
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Disability is especially common among older adults, women and minorities. 1 in 4 women and 2 in 5 non-Hispanic American Indians / Alaska Natives have a disability. These segments are growing and only further increase the need to improve accessibility and care.
Source: CDC
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Independence Now is a nonprofit organization designed, governed and staffed by people with disabilities. We are part of a nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living providing the following core services: Information and Referral; Advocacy; Peer Support; and Independent Living Skills training.
Independence Now is a resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living and equal access for people of all ages with all types of disabilities residing in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. They advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities. Their vision is that people with disabilities live independent and fully inclusive lives and are recognized by society as equal.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being. Mental health is essential for people with disabilities, who face higher rates of mental distress than those without disabilities.
February is American Health Heart month! This is the time for everyone to focus on their cardiovascular health. The risk factors for chronic disease are more prevalent in persons with disabilities thus increasing the risk for secondary conditions including cardiovascular disease. Let’s discuss options for maintaining a healthy heart while having a physical disability.
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on everyday life, people with disabilities are facing strains on their mental and emotional health at even higher levels than pre-pandemic times. This, in addition to an increase in remote work has led to social and professional isolation. Currently, there are several studies being conducted to explore the impact of these factors on mental health within the disability community.
