ILO Insights
Spring Forward
ILO InsightsMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOMarch 2023 Spring Forward and Let Your Dreams Blossom It's hard to believe it's already Spring. This year is really flying by. Yes, forward is the direction we are all headed as we work toward...
The Beginning of a New Era for ILO
ILO InsightsMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOIt has been an honor and pleasure to lead ILO over the past nine years. I have enjoyed watching the organization come to life and expand beyond what I had imagined it would become.February 2023The...
We Are Grateful
ILO InsightsMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOWe are Grateful! I can't even begin to tell you how grateful we are this year now that we can finally help our self-advocates get out and get going! They were definitely ready. We have offered many...
Help Us Celebrate Spring
ILO InsightsHelp Us Celebrate Spring!Maedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILOThis is me and my three beautiful labs (Olive, Chuck, and Moose). I have to say they keep me active just like my family, and the incredible ILO community! All three, the...
A Lot of Progress
ILO InsightsA Lot of Progress! A Little ReflectionMaedi Tanham Carney Founder & Executive Director, ILO First – let’s talk about our amazing Self-Advocates. New ones, fun ones, quiet ones, and adventure-somes! With the help of ILO Community Builders and Life...
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...
Join ILO
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...
