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We have Snow in Minot! This is just a friendly reminder to all homeowners, business, and snow removal companies that snow and ice must be...

Minot Attorney, Brandon Rowenhorst was born with a disability, yet he was able to break down barriers and thrive in life. Today, he is an...

By: Brittney Hogan Join a State Council they said, it will be fun. You know what, they were right! As a person with a disability it is...

By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director Two staff members from Independence, Inc. recently had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Annual...

By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director Thanks to funding from the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Magic...

Youth Transition Specialist Independence, Inc. is looking for a natural leader to serve as our next Youth Transition Specialist. The...

By: Taylor Heine, Community Relations Specialist Many of you are probably familiar with the Amazon Echo or Echo Dot and may have even...

By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director On Thursday June 22, 2017, the disability rights movement went mainstream in America. On that...

By: Trampes Brown, Peer Mentoring Specialist Often times, individuals do not associate pride with disability. Some don’t view their...

Independence, Inc. has developed the following infographic to help the community better understand people first language. We encourage...

By: Taylor Heine, Community Relations Specialist Stella Young was an Australian disability rights advocate that famously coined the term,...

April is Autism Awareness Month and advocates are excited to meet the newest character on the hit child program, Sesame Street set to air...

By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director One of our ongoing challenges at Independence, Inc. is trying to assist more people with...

Independence, Inc. is offering peer mentoring services to people with disabilities interested in using public transportation in Minot and...

By: Scott Burlingame, Executive Director On Monday, January 23, 2017, Independence, Inc. will join other Center’s for Independent Living...

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By: Wanda Aanderud My name is Wanda Aanderud, I acquired my disability on my 23rd Birthday after diving off the dock at Nelson-Carlsen...

By: Michael Chappo, Youth Transition Specialist The Youth Advocate of the Year award honors a young leader within the eleven county...

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15th! AARP and The North Dakota Medicare Patrol (NDSMP) is warning beneficiaries to be aware...

Independence, Inc. would like to encourage all interested people who are looking to become better advocates to consider applying for the...