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Investing in Impact: The IMAGE Center provides solutions in a Pandemic Year

2020 was a year of unexpected challenges and opportunities. On March 13, we closed to our office due to the lockdown but were immediately serving consumers remotely without a gap in service on Monday, March 16, 2020! While many other organizations were still figuring out how work remotely and deliver services, IMAGE staff used their […]

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Getting your shot at the shot! I AM March 15, 2021

Getting your shot at the shot! Let’s chat about the current state of getting vaccinated in Maryland! Some of the issues facing people with disabilities were discussed in this article from WYPR! What has been your experience? This week’s I AM will be our latest update. We’ll talk about strategies for getting an appointment.  Don’t miss this informative […]

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Support Groups: I AM March 8, 2021

The theme for the Independence Amplified Maryland session on Monday March, 8, 2021 was focused around introducing several support groups available in Maryland. Women Embracing Abilities Now (W.E.A.N.) Meetings on the 3rd Sunday 4pm. Contact Janice Jackson at 410-433-0614 ablejan@aol.com www.wean1.org. You can find them on Facebook: facebook.com/weanqueens Socky Bellamy: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (L.E.G.S.): […]

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Maryland Independent Living Network 2021 Public Policy Platform

On the Independence Amplified Maryland broadcast on Monday, February 22, the Public Policy Platform of the Maryland Independent Living Network was shared and discussed. This special session focused on grassroots legislative advocacy in Maryland.  Now more than ever our voices need to be heard.  The Independent Living Partners Legislative Policy Platform is a joint effort of the […]

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Getting Vaccinated!

The State of Maryland opened a mass vaccination site at the Baltimore City Convention Center. Find locations and providers through the State’s vaccine locator tool.  If you are over 65 and you live in Baltimore City, you can fill in the interest form and you will be contacted by a Maryland Access Point (MAP) Ambassador when appointments become […]