ILO Insights
Maedi Tanham Carney
Founder & Executive Director, ILO
It 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 2023
The Beginning of a New Era for ILO
The past year has been a busy, crazy year of successes and challenges for ILO. It has been wonderful to see our self-advocates grow in their independence, in building relationships, and in helping one another through life’s ups and downs. And, I am so proud of the dedicated, accomplished, and amazing staff we have.
It 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. It has been an amazing journey. But now is the time for me to step back. I will always be involved in ILO but my term as ILO’s Executive Director will end when we find a replacement.
The Board has actively started looking for someone who can take ILO to a new level. I am absolutely confident we will find someone who will fit in seamlessly and who the staff and our families will embrace. This was a very difficult decision for me to make but I know it’s the right one for me, and for ILO.
Below is some additional information about moving ILO forward and please feel free to contact me, Sally Buckman or Arthur Ginsberg if you have any questions.
ILO’s Search for a New Executive Director
The ILO Board of Directors seeks a hands-on, entrepreneurial and strategic leader to help our well-respected nonprofit expand its reach and deepen its impact.
The next Executive Director will actively support ILO’s mission to assist our Self-Advocates transition to independent living.
Overall responsiblity will include:
- Fundraising
- Communications and Advocacy
- Staff Management and Support
- Program and Organization Development and Management
- Financial Management
> Read the full announcement here.
> Read Board President Sally Buckman’s letter here.
> Read FAQs from Executive Director Search Committee Chairman Arthur Ginsberg here.
ILO Board Member
Arthur Ginsberg
Chairman, Executive Director Search Committee
Arthur Ginsberg has served as CEO, COO, and Executive Director of several prominent hospital, behavioral and health care systems and organizations. These include Community Residences – a non-profit supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs; DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers in Washington, DC; Keystone Human Services – community-based services in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and early intervention; St. John’s Community Services – integrating people with developmental disabilities into the community of their choice; and, National Children’s Center – providing comprehensive and innovative services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Learn more here.
ILO Staff
Nikkia Morton
Life Coach
Nikkia Morton comes to ILO as a Life Coach. She recently moved from the Midwest to the DC area to study American Sign Language Interpreting.
Nikkia has 8 years of experience working with individuals who are intellectually and developmentally disabled and is dedicated to the work she does. She has experience as a Community Support Specialist, Direct Support Professional and a Youth Advocate Specialist. She has certification and additional training in behavioral management, suicide prevention and employment coaching.
Her desire is to see everyone enjoy their lives to the fullest potential. She enjoys being a dog mom, writing and cooking. Learn more about Nikkia.
ILO Happenings
Upcoming Events
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February 19 – Bowling at Bowlero
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May 21 – Hike, Bike, & BBQ – ILO Annual Family Gathering
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July 28 – Bike to the Beach Fundraiser
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Its’ TRUE! All ILO Fees Can Be Paid Using Self-Directed Funds
Your loved one can join ILO and be part of a Community POD where they have social connections through vibrant activities; in addition, access to the community builder who creates peer to peer relationships and a life coach who can help them grow in their independent living skills. All ILO Fees (training, assessment, community builder, life coaching & case management) can be paid with one’s self-directed budget. Learn more HERE.
Join the ILO Community Group
Community Group Self-Advocates join us for lots of fun programs and activities in 2023 and meet other self-advocates living on their own.
Current Events
Game Night
Bowling
*Non-participating ILO families, must join the ILO Community Group and must sign a waiver before participation.
Go to https://www.ilonow.org/ilo-community-group/ for more info or to join.
READY! SET! Bike to the Beach!!
Find out how you and your family can take part in this very fun
fundraising event – EVEN if you don’t bike.
Read our Letter to ILO Families
We’ve just earned our 2023 Gold Seal
with @CandidDotOrg!
We are excited to share the work our nonprofit does through our #NonprofitProfile.
Can We Assist YOU?
During this ‘new normal’ ILO is here to help YOUR family and SELF-ADVOCATE in every way possible.
- Overwhelmed and don’t know where to go for assistance?
- Lost your support (day programs, etc.), and need alternatives?
- Running out of ideas for dealing with social isolation?
ILO is here to help! Please reach out to me directly: Maedi Tanham Carney, ILO Executive Director at maedi@ilonow.org.
We Need Your Help Now!
Will You Help Support ILO?
The services that we provide to our self-advocates are largely funded by fundraising events, and by donations. Please consider a donation to help us continue providing support!
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