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Ending DSP Recognition Week with a Bang: Do-Besters Fest Recap

Humanim closed out Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week with a bang, celebrating the third Do-Besters Fest! This year’s celebration marked an exciting milestone for Humanim. It was our first Do-Besters Fest since becoming a Melwood affiliate and an opportunity to welcome 124 new employees from Melwood Community Services who have joined Humanim as part of

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The Heart of the Matter: Person-Centered Support Celebrated During DSP Appreciation Week

When Humanim’s Southern Maryland Community Connections participant Shirley is asked about her relationship with direct support professionals (DSPs) Connie and Peggy, her response captures the essence of person-centered support: “They ask us what we like to do, and then we go do those things.” Simple as it may sound, Shirley’s words reflect a powerful principle:

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Humanim + Melwood: Shared Purpose, Growing Impact

This quarter marks an exciting milestone in the partnership between Humanim and Melwood.

Meet Julia, Director of Humanim’s abilIT Technology Training Program

For Julia Taylor-Golbey, a career has never been about following a single path. It has been about helping people discover their own.

Meet Jasmine; Humanim’s Deaf Services Superstar

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we’re proud to showcase Jasmine, a rock star in Humanim’s Deaf Services Day Program, who’s taking on new challenges and bringing out the best in herself and others.

Humanim Brings abilIT to Central Maryland

One of the greatest workforce challenges facing employers today is finding skilled talent for technology and IT-related positions. At the same time, many talented individuals are seeking opportunities to gain credentials, build professional skills, and connect with employers who are hiring. Programs that help close that gap are more important than ever. A new

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Humanim Celebrates the 2026 Humanim in Action Award Winners

At Humanim, our mission comes to life every day through people who choose to do more than what’s expected. We call them Do Besters—individuals who lead with compassion, embrace challenges, support one another, and go above and beyond to create opportunities for the people and communities we serve. Every day across Humanim, our employees demonstrate

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Meet Katie: A Passion for Language, A Future of Possibility

Katie has always been passionate about linguistics and languages. “I’ve always loved languages. I like picking up languages. When I find someone new and find out they speak a new language, I try to talk to them,” Katie said. Now, as a short-term participant in Humanim’s Evidence-Based Supported Employment program, she is taking steps to

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Prom at Humanim!

It’s prom season at Humanim, and the Meaningful Day Program in Columbia celebrated with their own event, creating a space for personal expression and incredible memories.