ILO Insights
ILO Self-Advocate Employment Survey
ILO Self-Advocate Employment SurveyILO’s Social Media Connections Website: www.ilonow.org Facebook: facebook.com/ilonow.org Facebook Group:...
Celebrating a Fantastic Fall!
ILO Insights October 12, 2021Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO Celebrating A Fantastic Fall! ILO has so many wonderful things happening right now it's hard to keep up! On the tail of our fantastic Bike to the Beach successful fundraiser we...
What a ride!
ILO Insights August 10, 2021Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO We Did It! I am truly humbled by the hard work everyone did in raising donations, finding riders and volunteers, organizing the aid station, getting the word out and completing the...
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Thank you for taking the time to attend our presentation “What Is ILO.” Hopefully, you have a better understanding now, but please know that we are available to answer any questions you may have (info@ilonow.org).
From ILO’s inception our families have been integral to our supportive communities. They have helped define our community framework and continue to be actively involved in each POD’s viability.
Bustin’ Loose in the Best Possible Way!
ILO Insights May 25, 2021Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO ILO Self-Advocates Are Ready! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and ILO self-advocates are ready to get out and about to spend some time with friends and family. ILO is here...
Expanding ILO’s Network of Support
ILO Insights April 26, 2021With a Little Help from Our FriendsWith a Little Help from Our FriendsMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO Expanding ILO's Network of Support A cornerstone to ILO's success in transitioning young adults with disabilities...
Hope Is In the Air
ILO Insights February 26, 2021Hope is in the Air!Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO Little by Little We Start Moving Forward Together In our recent family POD meetings not only have we discussed the challenges and successes of our loved ones...
Gearing Up for Greatness
ILO Insights February 2, 2021 Gearing Up for Greatness Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO Oh the Places We'll Go in 2021! A new President, a New Year, new vaccines, and lots of new and energizing possibilities. ILO continues to grow - with new...
Happy New Year 2021!
ILO InsightsHappy New Year!Thank you for your ongoing support! It's been a challenging year but one that has brought out the best in us. See how ILO self-advocates stepped up to the challenge. Click here for our Year in Review Video Help us explore new possibilities...
Goodbye 2020
ILO InsightsGoodbye 2020 - Bring on 2021Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOWe are ready for a fresh start! My one-word description for 2020 was survival - mentally, physically and fiscally. It wasn’t easy but we did it! My word for 2021 is going...
With Gratitude
ILO InsightsWith Gratitude!Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOWe are thankful . . . For ILO families who work together to build communities of support for those we love. For young adults who are doing their very best to overcome challenges...
Where Do We Go From Here? Advocacy!
ILO InsightsWhere Do We Go From Here? Advocacy!Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOIt's getting closer . . . So, what do we need to know, and what can we do to help ensure the best possible quality of life, and future for our incredible...
Civil Discourse Anyone
ILO InsightsCivil Discourse AnyoneMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOThe Great Debate? Last week I asked if you were ready to rumble and you thought I was kidding, didn’t you? Well, after the first Presidential election debate on Tuesday night...
Are You Ready to Rumble?
ILO InsightsAre You Ready to Rumble?Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOIt’s Time to Advocate for Ourselves! One of the ways ILO helps young adults with disabilities transition to independent living is to help them learn how to advocate for...
How Far We’ve Come
ILO InsightsILO Fundraising Goal: $16,000 $11,000+! We are almost there – can you believe it?Route: The ride is a 53-mile loop with 4 stops in DC and Maryland in areas where ILO self-advocates live (see schedule and location below) Keeping It Small & Safe: Masks...
