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Independence, Inc. to Launch Virtual Youth Hangs
Social distancing can be emotionally overwhelming and isolating for high school students. Independence, Inc. understands these challenges...
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- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Response
Given the quickly evolving situation involving the novel coronavirus and our efforts to protect the health of our staff, consumers and...
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- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
Independent Living Pop-Up Shops Coming Spring 2020
Independence, Inc. will begin offering single day pop-up shops throughout the Minot community this spring. “As part of our service...
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- Nov 14, 2019
- 1 min
Sandra Maintains Her Independence through Nursing Home Prevention Services
I have always been the one to take care of my family. Until one day, I got sick and my legs quit working like they used to. I spent weeks...
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- Sep 12, 2019
- 1 min
Unshackling Barriers to Independence
Independence, Inc. is unlocking a future of opportunity for North Dakotans in recovery from substance abuse disorder and behavioral...
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- Sep 10, 2019
- 4 min
My Voice: Fall 2019
By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director In what may be one of the biggest honors in my life, I have been asked to speak at the 10th...
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- Sep 6, 2019
- 1 min
Finding Employment and Discovering Opportunities
By: Nicole McNees My story starts out pretty simple, I’m a woman living in North Dakota and I’ve been here for 4 years now. I have a few...
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- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
2019 Community Leadership Academy Registration
Independence Inc. is proud to announce registration for the 2019 Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is officially open. The program...
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- Feb 22, 2019
- 1 min
SILC Community Needs Assessment
Please take a moment to complete the ND Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) survey and help us gain a better understanding of our...
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- Jan 5, 2019
- 1 min
People's Voice Newsletter: Winter 2019
For alternative formats, please contact Independence, Inc. at 701-839-4724.
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- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
My Voice: 2018 Year in Review
By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director “Advocacy will never work in this town.” Those words greeted me a little over 8 years ago when I...
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- Dec 27, 2018
- 1 min
Shovel for Independence
Winter is here and North Dakota is experiencing our first significant snowfall! At Independence, Inc., Center for Independent Living, we...
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- Oct 19, 2018
- 1 min
Disability Employment Spotlight: TJ Burlingame
By: TJ Burlingame My working life began as a 14-year-old who had just gotten out of middle school and was ready to jump feet first into...
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- Oct 2, 2018
- 2 min
Consumer Spotlight: Darrell Wahl
By: Darrell Wahl 1) Tell us about yourself. My name is Darrell Wahl. I was born on August 17, 1949 in Harvey, North Dakota. I was...
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- Sep 26, 2018
- 1 min
Congressman Cramer cosponsors H.R. 5306
On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Congressman Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, cosponsored the EMPOWER Care Act (H.R. 5306). If passed, the...
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- Sep 12, 2018
- 2 min
EMPOWER Care Act (H.R.) 5306 Fact Sheet
The EMPOWER Care Act (H.R. 5306) sponsored by Congressman Guthrie (R-KY) aims to improve and reinstate funding for The Money Follows the...
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- Sep 12, 2018
- 1 min
Service Animal vs. Emotional Support
Service Animals The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as any dog that is trained to perform a task for a...
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- Jul 9, 2018
- 2 min
My Voice: Independence from Addiction
By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director “This was great, you should advertise more”. That statement was yelled from the back of the room...
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- Jul 4, 2018
- 1 min
People's Voice Newsletter: Summer 2018
For alternative formats, please contact Independence, Inc. at 701-839-4724
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