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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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Disability

Meet Marvin Dawkins: Peer Outreach Specialist, Peer Mentor

Marvin made three attempts to leave the nursing facility before he was able to move to his own home in the community. There were many difficulties and complications along the way. At first, the court told Marvin his income was too high to qualify for services in the community through the waiver program. The second […]