Human Services Archives

From Heart to Community: Celebrating Annie & Melissa

Congratulations to Annie and Melissa on earning this year’s DSP Award from the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration.  

Blossoming at Her Own Pace: Meredith’s Journey

Meredith, a member of Humanim’s Meaningful Day program since 2011, has blossomed into a social butterfly!

Meet DJ Lex: Finding His Rhythm at Humanim

Meet Humanim’s one and only DJ Lex! Also known as Alexei, a participant in our Behavioral Stabilization Unit (BSU) since February.

Meet Lauren: An Animal Lover Finds a Perfect Job

For Lauren, working with animals is her happy place. With the support of her Humanim job coach, Kelvin, she started a position at Pet Fit five months ago, and now, she’s able to bring her passion for animals into her everyday work as a dog walker. Based in Ellicott City, Pet Fit is a small,

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Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month: Meet Ciara

You wouldn’t know it to talk to her now, but Ciara wasn’t always as outgoing as she is today.

Meet Dan: Photographer & Traveler 

Dan first got involved with Humanim’s day program for people with developmental disabilities at the age of 20, in 2005. Dan immediately found a home in the program. Twenty years later, Humanim continues to support him and helps him lead an independent and rewarding life.

Kelsey’s New Beginning: Rebuilding Life with the Help of iHomes

Kelsey’s journey to finding a stable and safe place to live was not an easy one, but everything changed when she connected with iHomes, a non-profit founded by Humanim in 2009.

Humans of Humanim: Meet Eric

Meet Eric, Humanim’s multi-talented American Sign Language (ASL) Facilitator. Eric and his colleagues in the ASL department work with around 20 clients who are both Deaf and have physical or developmental disabilities, providing them with a range of meaningful day program activities.

DSP Awards: Recognizing Impact

A huge congratulations to Lionel and Sonia for receiving the DSP Award from the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration!