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May 14, 20241 min read
ND Miss Amazing the awesome self-advocate
Today, we explore the barriers faced and dreams achieved by Andrea Hanson. Andrea Hanson is becoming a local celebrity as the winner of...
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independencecil
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Rod Short: Unleashing Potential with Adaptive Gear
Rod Short came to Independence Inc in the year 2023 with concerns of mobility around his home. With the help of Independent Living...
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independencecil
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Braken Breaks Through Barriers
DJ Braken came to Independence, Inc. in 2023 with concerns regarding their wellbeing. Being a nonverbal person poses a lit of challenges...
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independencecil
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Blowers Blasts Through Barriers
“I’ve lived in Minot most of my life and I guess I’ve had some hiccups along the way,” said Tim Blowers. “I kind of fell off the deep...
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independencecil
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Disability Awareness Spotlight
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲...
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independencecil
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Disability Awareness Spotlight
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲...
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independencecil
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Disability Awareness Spotlight
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲...
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independencecil
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Creighton Reid Gains Access to the Open Road
By: Jamie Hardt, Program Director In the last year I had the pleasure to work with a very fun and dedicated individual. Creighton Reed...
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independencecil
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Independent Living Skills Training and Peer Mentoring Program Prepare Student for University Life
By: Wesley Snow My name is Wesley Snow and I was raised in New Town, North Dakota. As a kid, I was diagnosed with a learning disability....
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independencecil
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Sandra Maintains Her Independence through Nursing Home Prevention Services
I have always been the one to take care of my family. Until one day, I got sick and my legs quit working like they used to. I spent weeks...
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independencecil
Sep 6, 20191 min read
Finding Employment and Discovering Opportunities
By: Nicole McNees My story starts out pretty simple, I’m a woman living in North Dakota and I’ve been here for 4 years now. I have a few...
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independencecil
Oct 18, 20181 min read
Disability Employment Spotlight: TJ Burlingame
By: TJ Burlingame My working life began as a 14-year-old who had just gotten out of middle school and was ready to jump feet first into...
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independencecil
Oct 2, 20182 min read
Consumer Spotlight: Darrell Wahl
By: Darrell Wahl 1) Tell us about yourself. My name is Darrell Wahl. I was born on August 17, 1949 in Harvey, North Dakota. I was...
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independencecil
Jul 3, 20183 min read
Consumer Spotlight: Christy Coughlin
By: Christy Coughlin Tell us about yourself. My name is Christina M. Coughlin, but I go by Christy. I was born in Minot on May 10, 1979...
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independencecil
Dec 13, 20162 min read
Wanda Aanderud Shares Her Independent Living Story 23 Years Later
By: Wanda Aanderud My name is Wanda Aanderud, I acquired my disability on my 23rd Birthday after diving off the dock at Nelson-Carlsen...
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independencecil
Feb 17, 20162 min read
BEYOND Program Opens Doors for Youth Transition Student
By: Jamie Hardt, Program Director and Samantha Gores, Youth Transition Specialist Stephanie Watt is a freshman student enrolled in the...
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