Brandon is a husband, father, and problem-solver who cares deeply about people and the work he does. Living with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1, Brandon has always known his strengths. What he needed was support in communicating those strengths in ways others could understand. Before connecting with Independence, Inc., communication challenges were creating barriers at work and at home. Reading social cues, navigating conversations, and showing care in ways that felt natural to...

Gratitude Spotlight: Meet Abigail — Finding Hope and Independence When Abigail turned 18, she was worried about her future. She faced the possibility of institutional care and wondered if she would ever be able to live on her own. What she wanted most was independence, and she knew she was capable of it if she could just find the right support. Abigail describes herself as creative, a people-person, and “really funny, even unintentionally.” She is proud of her ability to stay positive and...

Gratitude Spotlight: Meet Paul — Hope, Home, and Laughter Restored After nearly 50 years together, Paul and Sharon still make each other laugh. Married for 45 of those years, they met through friends in Balta and tied the knot at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. They have lived everywhere from Arizona to North Dakota, but one thing has never changed: their devotion to each other. “We’ve been lovers for a long time,” Paul said with a grin. Sharon laughed and added, “He used to spoil me rotten....