Humans of Humanim: Meet Bill
Meet Bill Stanley, our Director of Developmental Disabilities Services.
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Developmental Disabilities
Shannon Saunders Receives DSP Award from Maryland Department of Disabilities and Maryland DDA
We are proud to announce that one of our fantastic direct support professionals (DSPs), Shannon Saunders, was selected as a winner of the DSP Recognition Award by the Maryland Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD).
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Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2023 Recap
In honor of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, we shared stories from some of our amazing front-line staff and celebrated DSPs with a spirit week and appreciation cookout.
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Office Furniture Drive: Workstations Needed for Meaningful Day Program
We are seeking office furniture in good condition for our Meaningful Day Program serving adults with developmental disabilities. Our program could benefit from 10-15 workstations/partitions, tables, and chairs, specifically without wheels. By donating, you will be making a direct impact to ensure our program participants have access to resources that support their personal goals. You will
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50 Years of Impact
It is truly an honor to have served our communities for 50 years! Humanim was founded on the belief that every human being has potential and that work is transformative, with the goal of creating economic equity for individuals with disabilities and socio-economic challenges. While Humanim has held different names and programs, our founding belief
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and understanding for people living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This year’s campaign, #MoreThanMyBrainInjury gives individuals the opportunity to share their own stories and change the narrative of their lives. It’s important to remember, while anyone can suffer from
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During this time, we raise awareness for the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and celebrate their contributions.
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K-9 Units Visit Humanim’s Meaningful Day Program
Did you know dogs can smell up to 100,000 times better than humans? PetMD states they have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, versus only 6 million for us.
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Employment Services Participant, Cristin, Receives Maryland Works’ Employee of the Year Award
We’re proud to announce that Cristin, a participant in Humanim’s employment services, has been named “Employee of the Year” by Maryland Works!
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