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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...

Independence, Inc. is seeking applications from community members to serve on our Board of Directors. We have a nine member board, of...

Scott Burlingame, Executive Director As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day 2016, I have been spending some time thinking about the...

By: Jamie Hardt, Program Director and Samantha Gores, Youth Transition Specialist Stephanie Watt is a freshman student enrolled in the...