By Allis Kensing, Penn-Mar Enabling Technology Manager The funds will go to standardizing 40 homes with Assistive Technology. The Covid pandemic was the catalyst for Penn-Mar to reevaluate the way it was delivering its services to the people we support with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During a time...
- DSP Christal Lovelist Named Maryland’s DSP of the Year By ANCOR -April 4, 2025Baltimore - Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is honored to announce that one of its outstanding Direct Support Professionals...
By Kari Ebeling, Director of Development and Special Events [caption id="attachment_11845" align="alignleft" width="300"] L-R: Penn-Mar partner, Anita Alvare, Jackie Summers, and Kari Ebeling attending the 2025 Penn-Mar Gala.[/caption]When I joined Penn-Mar last September as Director of Development & Special Events, I knew I was stepping into...
- Jemicy and Penn-Mar 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show to Feature Clothing Designed for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Jemicy Students -March 21, 2025Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud...
A wonderful attitude and solid job skills keep her growing in her career.[caption id="attachment_11805" align="alignleft" width="225"] Karen Mottern (right) and Janelle Shaffer, Director of Keystone Kids Early Learning Center and Karen’s direct supervisor on the job.[/caption]Karen Mottern joined Penn-Mar Human Services’ Day Program in 2008...
“Transforming a person’s life is not easy.”His given name is Wilberforce Osei Yeboah, but his Penn-Mar family simply calls him “Willie.”A native of Ghana in Africa, he came to the States in 2011 with his three children, then aged 11, 8, and 4. His wife...
Future curriculum to consider broader audience with diverse needs and experience.When the Baltimore County Public Library Hereford Branch was considering developing a digital literacy program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, its Librarian and Adult & Community Engagement Coordinator, Cynthia Webber, reached out to...
- The Nonprofit’s Most Important Fundraiser Attracts More Than 500 Supporters Each Year - February 24, 2025Baltimore –Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will welcome friends, supporters, and benefactors to the 33rd Annual Gala Fundraiser...
By Annie Pitts-Smith, Penn-Mar Sibling & Supporter We marked our brother Michael’s 47th birthday!Mike was born with some acute and complex diagnoses. Honestly, his medical chart and diagnoses don’t define who he is to us. The profound beauty he has brought to this world is nothing...
Curriculum designed for proven leaders with a mindset for growth.Over four years ago, Jennifer Skelly, Director of Pennsylvania Operations, knew she wanted to develop her team members in a more intentional way by providing them with leadership skills that would prepare them for the next steps...