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July is Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the disability community’s milestones and history. It marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a transformative piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday life.

The Humanim in Action Awards Ceremony at Our Second Do-Bester’s Fest

The Humanim family gathered at Kurtz’s Beach for a memorable event: the second Do-Bester’s Fest. This staff cookout brought together employees, their families, and friends for a day of incredible weather, celebration, and precious memories. During the festivities, we proudly announced the winners of our newest employee award program, the Humanim in Action Awards. These awards honor the legacy of our esteemed former board chairs and recognize employees who embody our core values, demonstrate excellence in service provision, and exhibit unwavering commitment to those we serve.

Leadership Maryland Visits Humanim

We were honored to host Leadership Maryland, a very successful statewide leadership program, at the Brewery for an insightful and inspiring event. This visit was part of the Central Maryland Health & Human Services Tour, and we are proud that Humanim was one of the tour’s featured stops. The visit included a panel discussion about our Youth Transition Services and the efforts Humanim is making to ensure workplace readiness for youth with developmental and learning disabilities.

Empowering Families: Had’s Journey With The Infinity Center

Meet Mollie, a parent from our Infinity Center, and dedicated licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in adult care. Mollie found herself navigating the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when her son, Had, was diagnosed in April 2021. As a mother of two, Mollie was determined to provide Had with the best possible support to help him thrive.

Humans of Humanim: Meet Maritta

Meet Maritta Diggs, an Imaging Tech II with iScan, Humanim’s social enterprise that provides cloud storage, digitization, and other services. iScan is dedicated to hiring individuals facing obstacles to employment, and Maritta has been a vital part of their team for nine years.

Join Our Impact Leaders Network Relaunch

You’re invited to an electrifying evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration!

A Journey to Independence: Marie’s Inspiring Transformation

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Marie’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and recovery. Throughout her life, Marie has faced numerous challenges, including repeated hospitalizations due to bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use issues, and a range of serious medical problems.

Inspiring Change: Keion’s Youth Apprenticeship at Humanim

Meet Keion, a senior at Hammond High School and another exceptional youth apprentice we’re proud to spotlight for Youth Apprenticeship Week.

Allison: Nurturing Compassion on the Path to Healthcare

During Youth Apprenticeship Week, we had the pleasure of spotlighting our remarkable youth apprentices. Among them is Allison, a senior at Reservoir High School, who discovered Humanim’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Apprenticeship program with the guidance of her school counselor.