Accessible Resources for Independence

08/25/2026

Come experience wheelchair tennis in Annapolis!

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County is hosting a wheelchair tennis exhibition on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Naval Academy Brigade. Watch a world-class exhibition, then stick around for pizza and an opportunity to try a sports chair!

1:00 p.m. – Exhibition
2:00 p.m. – Pizza and try a sports chair

Wheelchair tennis classes are also being offered throughout August, with sports chairs provided. Walkers and electric chairs are welcome.

Questions? Contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

08/25/2026

Looking for a fun way for kids to get moving, try sports, and make new friends?

The Adaptive Open Gym at Severna Park Community Center offers a welcoming space for boys and girls ages 4–13 to play and build skills. Sessions are free to the adaptive sports community!

Saturdays this fall, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Severna Park Community Center, Main Gym
Fall dates: Sept. 5, 12 & 19; Oct. 3, 17 & 31; Nov. 7, 14 & 21

Register by Sept. 3 by emailing [email protected]

08/24/2026

🚗 Practice makes a traffic stop a little less stressful!

Pathfinders for Autism is hosting a free Traffic Stop Practice Session for drivers and passengers of all ages on Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Marley Glen School in Glen Burnie.

Practice being pulled over with local law enforcement and learn helpful tips for interacting with first responders during an emergency.

Free to attend. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/cMSBtLS

Anne Arundel County Traffic Stop Practice Sessions for Drivers and Passengers EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next. Come interact and practice being pulled over with local deputies and officers. This program is fully incl...

08/24/2026

🗳️ Your vote. Your voice. Your rights.

Join the Maryland Disability Forum (MDF) for a free, in-person Voter Education Workshop designed for people with disabilities.

Learn about accessible voting options, understand your rights as a voter, and get the information you need to make sure your voice is heard at the polls.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Opportunity Builders
8855 Veterans Hwy., Millersville, MD 21108

This free workshop is an opportunity to learn, connect, and make an impact in your community.

Register today: https://buff.ly/PUD4n1i

08/13/2026

🏠 Housing Opportunity in Anne Arundel County!

Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. - ACDS has announced Anne Arundel County’s new Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program, designed to provide affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for eligible residents.

Upcoming information sessions will cover eligibility, applications, and how the program works.

Learn more: https://acdsinc.org/mpduprogram/

08/12/2026

WHAT IF LIFE OUTSIDE THE NURSING FACILITY IS POSSIBLE?

Join Maryland's Centers for Independent Living and Learn How the ABLE Account Can Support Your Journey!

Are you a person with a disability thinking about returning to the community?

Do you have a family member who wants to live more independently?

Are you a nursing facility social worker, resident, discharge planner, or service professional looking for resources to help someone transition home?

This invitation is for YOU!

Join “I Want My Life Back” — a community-focused transition support group helping people with disabilities and nursing facility residents explore opportunities to return to community living, regain independence, and build the life they want.

This month, we're talking about ABLE Accounts and how they can be a powerful financial tool for people with disabilities.

Learn how an ABLE Account may help you:
-Save for disability-related expenses
-Build greater financial independence
-Plan for your future
-Support your goals for community living

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM

REGISTER TODAY:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MucNyP4qRdaCILd5QmWOsw

Whether you're living in a nursing facility, supporting a loved one, working with consumers, or helping people transition back into the community — we want you at the table!

Your life. Your choices. Your community. Your future.

IMAGE: Maryland ABLE “I Want My Life Back” event flyer featuring photos of a woman using a walker and a man using a wheelchair.

08/11/2026

Tomorrow! Howard County renters, this is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the future of housing in your community.

Howard County doesn't have enough affordable rental properties, and the ones that do exist are often riddled with problems. What would it take to create change?

To join the conversation about what we can do to create more affordable, accessible, and equitable housing, come to our Howard County Renter Town Hall.

📅 August 12
🕥 9 - 11 am
📍 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/MCVnZOr7FU6p9OZWnOeNHw2

The event is open to renters, homeowners, and advocates - anyone who wants to be part of building a better future for housing in Howard County.

08/06/2026

Join Accessible Resources for Independence and the Autism Society of Maryland for an important community conversation about safety and the disability community in Howard County. Together, we'll discuss safety concerns, identify challenges, and explore solutions that promote accessibility, well-being, and meaningful community participation.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕡 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 East Columbia 50+ Senior Center
6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

Registration is encouraged. If you need accommodations, please request them when you register or call 410-290-3466.

Register today: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=pZbBD5VzOO90RymTPXzR0UFmrVq0Ku4zlm9-rIYrm_bnzhhvTZZaZJ8j_yTpW9tim8tKsczYucm7vSFBz_DXrT27OW_fiT9PKKmGf3_HbSydKsFqm0taOXd0MGpMKd1CecN9EE7OzmxEc7vInwh-I2zGnxbnjtMMFENuSmjDM2XEJv9UzNCdAU6ZoM3vbppnik8nF8eV2bO60r7kO9SA4-nQzPxzQsFppnFRym5oCclnODZagWanFQMQXxkVkVqn0

07/30/2026

Be a part of the movement to build a better housing system in Howard County - join us for our upcoming Renter Town Hall!

We will discuss the experiences of renters in Howard County and how we can change policies to better protect renters' rights and improve affordability, access and housing quality. Together, we can build a more just and accessible housing system!

📅 August 12
🕥 9 - 11 am
📍 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

🔗 https://secure.everyaction.com/MCVnZOr7FU6p9OZWnOeNHw2

The event is open to renters, homeowners and advocates.

07/29/2026

⚾ Play Without Limits: A Decade of Access ⚾

Disability Partnerships is celebrating its 10th anniversary by inviting the disability community to enjoy a free day at the ballpark!

Join them on Saturday, September 12, as the Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles Angels at Nationals Park. The event also recognizes Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and welcomes people with disabilities, their families, friends, and supporters.

🎟️ 150 free community tickets are available, but registration is required and tickets are available while supplies last.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕓 4:05 p.m.
📍 Nationals Park, Washington, DC

Register here: https://buff.ly/h86iiiG

IMAGE: Promotional flyer for Disability Partnerships' "Play Without Limits: A Decade of Access" event featuring a Washington Nationals game on September 12, 2026, at Nationals Park, with registration information and free community tickets available.