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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Independence Amplified Maryland
Special Guest: Ben Jackson of Disability Rights Maryland (DRM). Voting is a fundamental right and this year's election presents additional barriers to exercising your right! Join our friends at Disability Rights Maryland to learn the ins and outs of voting including how to register, how to cast your vote, and what your rights are with regards to voting.
Registration Link: weblink.donorperfect.com/Independenceamplifiedmaryland
Update on MTA Changes in Anne Arundel and Howard Counties
Join ARI to learn from transit experts about how MTA’s proposed service changes - due to start in January 2021 - would impact Anne Arundel and Howard County communities. Public virtual hearings for MTA’s proposed changes begin the following week. Use your personal power to speak up for your own transit needs and those of the disability community!
Accessible Resources for Independence
2 days ago
Voting during a pandemic is making it so many people have additional barriers to cast their vote. Take Sheryl, for example, and the creativity to ensure her vote was counted. We still have a lot of work to do to exist in an equitable world! ... See MoreSee Less
‘A Failed System’: What It’s Like to Vote With a Disability During a Pandemic
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An estimated 38 million eligible voters have disabilities. It has always been hard for them to vote, and this year has brought even more obstacles.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Accessible Resources for Independence
4 days ago
Check out this article on intimacy and disability written by one of our past consumers Owen Linville, a man with Spina Bifida now 25 years old. Together with our staff and a group of peers Owen completed The Safety Project, a training on asserting personal boundaries developed by and for individuals with disabilities with the guidance of scholar Dr. Rosemary Hughes.
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Safety Project one of my favorite things I’ve done at ARI! So happy to see that it’s made a difference in our community ♥️
Great article!! Very well written Owen ! ♡♡
Howard County Recreation and Parks and Susan Potts, thanks also to you for the opportunity!
Accessible Resources for Independence
5 days ago
Overpayments occur rather often with Social Security disability benefits. You have some options in how to handle a Notice of Overpayment. One of those options is to request a Waiver of Overpayment. There is a form to fill out, of course. It is rather lengthy, as most SSA forms are. With this, you need to establish that you meet two basic criteria. First, you will need to show that the overpayment was not your fault (that is, it was caused by circumstances beyond your control). Second, you will need to show that paying it back would be a financial hardship.
During the COVID-19 crisis, SSA has not been making any adverse decisions regarding people’s benefits. That means that anything that would have caused an overpayment since March 2020 has not been addressed. This policy is ending now and SSA will be reviewing benefits to see if overpayments have occurred.
To mitigate the impact of what could be a great number of overpayments, SSA is allowing people to request a Waiver of Overpayment without filling out the form. You just need to call your local SSA office (www.ssa.gov/locator) and request a Waiver of Overpayment. In most cases, this can be conducted entirely over the phone. If you meet the basic requirements and the overpayment did occur between March and August 2020, the overpayment can be granted right then.
Please note that if any evidence suggests that there has been fraud, a Waiver will not be granted until the evidence is reviewed and it is found that no fraud occurred.
As always, it is the best policy to avoid overpayments whenever possible. If you are receiving benefits and are working, you should have a conversation with your friendly neighborhood Community Work Incentives Coordinator. www.md-win.org.
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Accessible Resources for Independence
1 week ago
Today is a national day of action to #SaveTransit! People around our state are asking Congress to provide emergency transit relief.
It has been recently reported that the House of Representatives will not leave Congress for their election recess until a deal is struck. Now is the time to call on both the House and Senate to pass #transitrelief. #savetransit Central Maryland Transportation Alliance ... See MoreSee Less
#SaveTransit #SaveJobs Day of Action - Sep 17, 2020 - Memo
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#SaveTransit #SaveJobs Day of Action Thursday, Sept 17, 2020 Description Public transit around the country is on the edge of disaster. Public transit ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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