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Celebrating NDEAM: Recognizing Job Coach Monique

Celebrating NDEAM: Recognizing Job Coach Monique

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities and the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. At Humanim, we are celebrating the individuals who help make meaningful employment opportunities possible, including Monique, a dedicated job coach in our Supported Employment Program who joined us from our

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Meet Joshua: Finding Confidence Through New Experiences

Meet Joshua: Finding Confidence Through New Experiences

  At 17 years old, Joshua Challenger is already exploring a future in the professional world while building skills that will serve him for years to come. A student at BRAVE Revolutionary Academy, Joshua was introduced to Humanim’s Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) program through his DORS counselor. Looking for an opportunity to gain real-world experience,

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

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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