Our Mission
To maximize the independence of people with disabilities, so they enjoy self-directed, productive lives.
Who We Serve
ARI serves people of all ages with all disabilities within Anne Arundel and Howard Counties in Maryland.
What We Do
Additional Programs
Independent Living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done.
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Upcoming Events
Maryland Work Incentives Network: Seeking Independence Through Work
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities' Provider Committee
invites you to a free presentation by Marilyn Morrison, CWIC Director, Maryland Work Incentives Network (MD-WIN)
The SSDI and SSI income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration provide a lifeline to millions of Americans who have disabilities. Individuals receiving these
benefits are often unaware of employment supports or “work incentives” available to protect eligibility for cash payments and health care coverage while working and, as a result,
either don’t seek employment, or limit their earnings for fear of losing their benefits.
The Maryland Work Incentives Network (MD-WIN) is a free statewide program helping people who receive disability
benefits to understand and use the work incentives available under SSDI and SSI. Understanding the options and possibilities can help to make informed choices about going to work or increasing work earnings.
Join the discussion:
Overview of SSDI/ SSI and the work incentives available under each program
Overview of MD-WIN including eligibility, the referral process, what to expect, and how the program can help individuals keep their benefits while increasing
income and independence
Target audience:
Service Providers, Vocational Specialists, Educators, Individuals receiving SSDI or SSI, Parents and Families
There will be time for Q & A, so please bring your questions!
RSVP to Erica Lewis at 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) or at ealewis@howardcountymd.gov
by 9:00 am, Wednesday, September 22
(Please provide an email or mailing address to receive a copy of the PowerPoint.)
Link to join the meeting via WebEx:
howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=mf95a4260cc6a976edbb63aeef489f384
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2303 556 8369
Meeting password: 6JJpRpkxt66
Join by phone
1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
If accommodations are needed for participation in this event, please request them by contacting Erica Lewis no later than 4:00 pm on September 17th.
Free Transportation is still available to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites!
◼️ Individuals may be eligible for a free ride with Uber through the Vaccine Access Fund. Reach the service by calling their partner, GoGoGrandparent at (855) 921-0033. Say that you would like to book a free ride to and from your vaccine location, and they will be able to order on your behalf.
◼️ Individuals may also be eligible for a free ride through Lyft, in areas with United Way partnerships for vaccination sites with a designated pickup/dropoff location. Visit lyft.com/vax to complete an online screening tool.
◼️ If you are on Medicaid, contact your health insurance provider for assistance arranging transportation to your vaccine appointment.
◼️ If you do not have internet access, call your 211 Maryland. Note that 2-1-1 specialists will ask you a few more questions to see if you qualify for free transportation through this program.
◼️ If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating transportation to receive your vaccine or booster shot.
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“My son has autism and needs to receive the vaccine in a low-stress environment. Is this possible?”
YES! If you need assistance to schedule your vaccine or booster shot in a low-stress environment, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org. Free transportation can be made available to take you to an optimal vaccine site, or arrangements can be made to administer the vaccine in your home.
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Do you live or work in Howard County and want to provide feedback on the Complete Streets Improvements to Oakland Mills Road? This is your opportunity as Howard County works to make their roads safe and usable by all modes of transportation, which, in turn, promotes community health, sustainability, and fiscal soundness!Join us September 22nd at 6pm for an important annual transportation event in Howard County. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be conducting its annual Howard County Consolidated Transportation Plan (CTP) tour consultation meeting virtually. MDOT leaders will provide information on Maryland's six-year capital budget for transportation projects in addition to annual updates on significant activities at each of the business units.
To learn more about the CTP, visit: www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=27
If you would like to attend, please register here: howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/onstage/g.php?MTID=edb00527c79426555dbdbb79eefd87e9f The event will also be livestreamed via Howard County Government. ... See MoreSee Less
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There is a growing interest in an antiparasitic drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. Here’s what you need to know about ivermectin:
◼️ The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. Ivermectin is approved for human use to treat infections caused by some parasitic worms and head lice and skin conditions like rosacea.
◼️ Currently available data do not show ivermectin is effective against COVID-19. Clinical trials assessing ivermectin tablets for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in people are ongoing.
◼️ Taking large doses of ivermectin is dangerous. The FDA has received multiple reports of patients who have required medical attention, including hospitalization, after self-medicating with ivermectin.
◼️ Never use medications intended for animals on yourself or other people. Animal ivermectin products are very different from those approved for humans.
The most effective way to protect yourself against hospitalization or death from COVID-19 is to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you contract COVID-19, it’s important to talk to your health care provider about treatment options. Your provider can help determine the best option for you, based on your health history.
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine or booster shot.
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Its #SelfCareSeptember, and this year the most important act of self-care we can do is make sure we are #vaccinated against #COVID19.
#GetVaxxed: If you're a person with a disability and a resident of Anne Arundel or Howard Counties, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine or booster shot.
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If you still need your #COVIDVaccine you can head to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this weekend to get your shot AND limited edition “#VACCINATED for the Good of the Realm” pins! Free and no appointment required.
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#GetVaxxed: If you can't make it to the faire, contact Accessible Resources for Independence at (410) 636-2274 or resources@arinow.org for assistance in coordinating your vaccine or booster shot.
#wereallinthistogether #MDCILVAX #GoVaxMDHEAR YE! HERE YE! #LimitedEdition “#VACCINATED for the Good of the Realm” pins when you get a #COVID19 shot at the
Maryland Renaissance Festival in #Crownsville. #GoVAXMaryland
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