May is Independent Living Month: Celebrate with The IMAGE Center!
Get ready to celebrate Maryland Independent Living Month this May with The IMAGE Center! From a thrilling Kinetic Sculpture Race to fun-filled virtual events and an engaging in-person open house, we’re highlighting accessibility, innovation, and community engagement.
Sponsorship Opportunities!!
Businesses and organizations can make a real impact by becoming a sponsor—gaining visibility through event signage, promotional materials, and digital recognition while supporting independence for people with disabilities. Sponsoring this celebration is a meaningful way to contribute to the disability community in Maryland while promoting your brand to a wide audience. VME is also seeking volunteers to support us during the Kinetic Sculpture Race.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for Maryland Independent Living Month by emailing info@imagemd.org or calling 410-982-6311.
Click here to learn more about Independent Living Month!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Maryland Youth Leadership Forum
WHEN: June 26 to June 28, 2025
WHERE: Towson University
Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MDYLF) Delegates build leadership skills and prepare for future employment, higher education, and independent living.
MDYLF is open to Maryland residents with ANY type of disability in their last two years of high school or graduating in the spring of 2025.
Learn more and apply to the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum.
VME – CST Client Services Meeting 2nd Wed Monthly – 6pm Virtual Meeting
Volunteer engineers, occupational and physical therapists review new requests submitted by family members, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals. In person or virtual meetings are arranged with clients to gather information about the requests. Great way to meet clients and work as a team. Recent graduates are encouraged to participate.
More about Volunteers for Medical Engineering
VME – Project Review and Approval Committee (PRAC) Monthly – 4th Wed – 6pm Virtual Meeting
More about Volunteers for Medical Engineering
Volunteer engineers and medical professionals review, approve, and monitor all projects for feasibility, quality, and safety. School teams make presentations on their project designs which provides students with an opportunity to sharpen presentation skills before a panel of professionals. PRAC signs off on all product deliveries. It’s a fascinating meeting where volunteers put their heads together to come up with innovative solutions for our clients.
The virtual conversation
Every 3rd Friday on Zoom – 2 – 3pm
Join the virtual conversation! A discussion with nursing facility residents and people with disabilities in the community. A collaboration between Image Center and Independence NOW.
Contact Crystal Brockington (443.219.7407) or Shannon Minnick (240.638.0070)
Housing Information Workshop
Third Thursday of every month 2pm – 4pm
Each month, we hold a workshop for those in need of housing to connect with resources throughout Maryland. Sign-up for Weinberg and Section 811 waiting lists. We have limited space so please sign up in advance at: housing@imagemd.org or call 443-320-4008.
Note: These events are paused now due to COVID-19. Reach out to us at the contact information above to learn more about housing resources and we will work with you one-on-one.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meeting
Third Thursday of every month 7pm – 9pm
Contact the Image Center for more information
At the IMAGE Center (map)