As we mark International Guide Dog Day on April 24, 2024, The IMAGE Center of Maryland proudly celebrates the invaluable contributions of guide dogs to the lives of individuals with visual impairments.
Category: Disability
Homeownership was supposed to be this great equalizer. Still, too many of us are being left behind.
On March 13, 2024, The IMAGE Center Wellness Series was Nutrition for Everyone (Read Transcript). Since March also acknowledges National Nutrition Month, the event featured two special guests: Denise Lichaa, a registered dietitian for over 20 years; and Wendy Messersmith, a certified independent Optavia health coach. Both of our guests talked about the importance of […]
Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023) is affectionately known as “The Mother” of disability rights movement. She was a fierce fighter for the disability community. At the age of 18 months, Judy contracted Polio. When she first tried to enroll in school she was told her wheelchair could be a fire hazard. She started Disability in Action group and […]
On January 10, 2024, we continued our IMAGE Wellness Series with a focus on in-home vaccine programs.