The Image Center for People with Disabilities

09/09/2026

📢 Join the National Coalition on Accessible Voting for a virtual Voting Education and Voter Engagement (EVE) Event!

Learn more about the midterm elections, what’s on the ballot, voting options, voter rights, and accessible voting resources.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual event
🗣️ Speaker: Monica Wiley, National Disability Rights Network

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1I9SYsl0Sf2670gRqxRNsA #/registration

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🗳️♿

09/05/2026

The Baltimore City Association of the Deaf hosts a Deaf Night Out at the No Land Beyond on Saturday, September 19, 2026. $5 per person to play. Come and play. Bring friends and family. We hope to see you there!

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Black background with white letters that say
BCAD logo
BALTIMORE CITY ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
DEAF NIGHT OUT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
5PM
Image of the Board Games

EAT - DRINK - GAMES
COME AND HAVE FUN!

NO LAND BEYOND
108 W North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201

BCADeaf.org / [email protected]

09/05/2026

Join OECR, the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities, and the League for People with Disabilities for a free day of resources, connection, and celebration for Baltimoreans of all abilities, as part of Civil Rights Week 2026.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM
The League for People with Disabilities
1111 E. Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239

Free - Register by using this link: bit.ly/crw2026

08/28/2026

📣 Your voice matters in global policymaking!

The Disability 20 (D20) is gathering input from people with disabilities to help shape disability-inclusive recommendations connected to the 2026 G20 process.

The survey covers important issues such as accessibility, employment, healthcare, education, benefits and services, emerging technology, and community participation. It takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Nothing about us without us! Please complete the survey and share it with your networks:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4y4ErBW

**Link will also be shared in the comments**

08/24/2026

08/14/2026

📣 Maryland’s disability community—your voice matters!

The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), in partnership with Centers for Independent Living across Maryland, is gathering direct feedback from individuals with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and advocates.

Join an upcoming virtual listening session:

💻 Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GYVWKQ1TSZmfhdIwX5ASxA

💻 Monday, September 21 at 7:00 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upVlitQYSbi-8fTdb8tqLg

You can also attend an in-person town hall:

📍 Eastern Shore — Wednesday, October 7, 4:00–6:00 PM
MAC Inc., 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804

📍 Baltimore — Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
The League for People with Disabilities, 1111 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21239

Your experiences and ideas will help guide statewide advocacy, planning, and independent living services. Please request any needed accommodations, including ASL interpretation or CART, when registering.

08/14/2026

Most people don't realize how many benefits they qualify for until someone actually checks.

CASH Campaign of Maryland's free benefits screening uses the Single Stop tool to check your eligibility for 20+ programs — from food assistance to housing support — and hundreds of local resources. If you qualify, our team helps you through the application process too.

It takes a few minutes to find out what you might be missing: https://cashmd.org/benefits-screening/

08/13/2026

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.

08/10/2026

🚌 Join the Transportation Conversation!

People On the Go Maryland invites you to our Transportation Accessibility Meeting this Thursday, August 13 from 5:30–7:00 PM ET.

Join us for a facilitated conversation about transportation accessibility for people with disabilities. Share your experiences, connect with others, and explore ways we can advocate for more accessible transportation in our communities.

💻 Virtual meeting via Zoom
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM ET

Meeting ID: 854 6871 6279
Passcode: 813529

Link to Post-Meeting Survey Below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/survey/Uy8xgBBv_epEuS38mSw6LV17j16vbYjrT8Eeh4yHsRtkRxMD_DQ.QwCpZ_hfeHly_REs/view?id=cQXupe2uQWGzkR1i5nGX1Q #/sharePreview

Please contact Joana Weaver can be reached at [email protected] or (410) 251-4899 if you have any questions or concerns.

We hope you’ll join the conversation!

08/06/2026

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 session of the Autism Hiring Program at Towson University!

To learn more information and apply, visit the Autism Society of Maryland website here or scan the QR code in the flyer. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2026 session is Thursday, August 27th.

Questions about the Autism Hiring Program at TU can be directed to Kimberly Hubscher, Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 410.704.4021.

https://autismsocietymd.org/autism-hiring-program/