Independence Now, Inc.

The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC), in partnership with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across the state, is inviting Marylanders to help shape the future of disability advocacy, services, and independent living supports.

Maryland SILC has launched a statewide Needs Assessment Survey and a series of Community Town Halls to ensure the voices of people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and service providers are reflected in future planning and advocacy efforts across Maryland.

Take the Survey
Maryland SILC encourages individuals with disabilities, caregivers, family members, and service providers to complete the statewide survey to help identify service gaps, community priorities, and barriers to independent living.

Survey: https://buff.ly/McUw6Pw

Join a Virtual Independent Living Table Talk
Community members are also invited to participate in upcoming virtual discussions with Maryland SILC leadership and Maryland’s Centers for Independent Living.

August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Register: https://buff.ly/PuLyzNm

September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Register: https://buff.ly/KKVVsUD

Upcoming In-Person Town Halls

Baltimore Town Hall
The League for People with Disabilities
October 14, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bay Area Town Hall
Week of October 5, 2026
Additional details coming soon.

About Maryland SILC and Maryland’s CILs
Maryland SILC works alongside Maryland’s Centers for Independent Living to advance disability rights, independent living, and systems advocacy throughout the state. CILs are community-based, cross-disability organizations led by and for people with disabilities.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/PrjwWN3

Catch up on the latest from Independence Now!

This week’s Weekly Roundup includes an important update on the Money Follows the Person program, a thank you to our MD-YLF Champion Sponsors, opportunities to share your voice through the Maryland SILC survey and town halls, upcoming workshops and events, board recruitment, and much more.

Read the latest newsletter: https://buff.ly/zXRjmL5

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