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.
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Independent Living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done.
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📢 The Emergency Broadband Benefit Eligibility Requirements Have Been Expanded
Earlier this month, the FCC announced expanded eligibility for the Emergency Broadband Program that helps low-income households afford internet services and devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Households with a member approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program in the current 2021-2022 school year are now eligible. This includes people approved through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.
Learn more: getemergencybroadband.org/
#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.
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
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The EBB Program is an FCC program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income householdsComment on Facebook
Grace Community Church and Long Reach High School will be distributing gently used fall clothing on Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 to 11:00.
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2021 Clothing Donations and Give Away | Grace Community Church
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🎯🎯🎯Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? The disability community is one of the most overlooked talent pools in today’s labor force, causing many job seekers with disabilities to remain unemployed and costing employers the opportunity to boost workforce diversity and add value to their organization. As our nation recovers from COVID-19, workers with disabilities will be crucial to our success and must be included. #PoweredByInclusion ... See MoreSee Less
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Read Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities' official announcement of Katie Collins-Ihrke, Executive Director of ARI as the 2021 DisAbility Awareness Day Honoree: www.aacounty.org/news-and-events/news/anne-arundel-county-department-of-aging-and-disabilities-an...
Ms. Collins-Ihrke will be honored at the annual DisAbility Awareness Day event this Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This year’s event will be virtual and is free to the public.
RSVP: aacounty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VGrI5wDTSHGTkdLwBGsnpQ?fbclid=IwAR3AzzScBXIrm5BDFBFWLqDsp2rB... ... See MoreSee Less
Headlines - Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Announces DisAbility Awareness Day 2021 Honoree
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Congratulations Katie!
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Walktober: Staying Active with a Disability: Adapt the Fun for Everyone (ONLINE) | Howard County Library System
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Join Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI) for our upcoming virtual class for youth with disabilities, All About Self-Advocacy.
November 8, 2021
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-self-advocacy-class-tickets-177382053497
FREE to attend! This event is voluntary and will be recorded.
For questions prior to the event, please contact Erin at 410-636-2274 x119.
Offered in partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and Howard County Public School System. ... See MoreSee Less
ALL ABOUT SELF-ADVOCACY CLASS
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