Developmental Disabilities Archives - Page 14 of 17

Humanim Welcomes Howard County Students into Youth Apprenticeships

In addition to Humanim’s DSP Apprenticeship Program for adults, we are excited to collaborate with Howard County Public Schools & the Maryland Department of Labor in their youth apprenticeship program this year!

Introducing Humanim’s Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program

We are excited to announce that Humanim has partnered with Maryland Department of Labor to offer a brand new Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship program!

MACS Excellence in Supervision Award Winner: Maureen Howley

Maureen Howley, Vocational Coordinator for our Developmental Disabilities Employment Services, was recently awarded with the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) “Excellence in Supervision” Award!

Pets on Wheels at our Gerwig Day Program

We recently partnered with Pets on Wheels to bring therapy animals to individuals at our developmental disabilities day program in Columbia. Holly the Golden retriever visits us every other Tuesday in the afternoons to put a smile on everyone’s faces.

Humanim Spring Job Fair

Humanim is hiring! Join us for our Spring Job Fair on Saturday, May 4th to learn about careers at Humanim, plus apply and interview on-site!

Program Spotlight: iHomes

This month we spotlight our iHomes program, a private non-profit community housing development organization (CHDO) providing long term, affordable housing options to low-income individuals who have been diagnosed with a developmental and/or psychiatric disability.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, meet a few individuals empowered by Humanim’s programs.

Program Spotlight: Day Program

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we spotlight our Developmental Disabilities Day Program. Humanim’s day programs emphasize community integration, and provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Poolesville High School Places Top 15 in Source America National Design Challenge

The Poolesville High School student team from Montgomery County placed in the Top 15 of the national Source America design challenge – where high school students compete to design equipment that will assist individuals with disabilities at their place of work.