DSPs show creativity and commitment to providing person-centered experiences.Penn-Mar is known for its innovative, person-centered approach that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live courageous, independent lives.To that end, Michal Edmondson, a Residential Supervisor at a Penn-Mar home in White Hall, Maryland, is always...
Gabby has discovered her true calling and is thriving and excelling in her career.In June, Gabby will be celebrating her 4th anniversary working for the Hardware Meets Software™ (HMS) Plant in Manchester, PA. The industrial automation company helps customers run their businesses with components that...
Each month, we highlight a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune in for...
- Funds Will Be Used to Equip 30 Residential Homes with Smart Home Technology -May 2, 2025Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is delighted to share that the organization has received a...
[caption id="attachment_12108" align="alignright" width="300"] A Penn-Mar model demonstrates the "loungewear-esq" style of the 2025 Fashion Show as she walks with Leila Chan-Sweenie. Photo courtesy of Jemicy School.[/caption] Trending at the 3rd Annual Inclusive Fashion Show held April 11th at The Jemicy School in Owings Mills, MD...
11th hour negotiations and intense advocacy saved program from total cuts Janet Wagoner was relieved to hear the Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program, which was at risk of being eliminated entirely, was spared in the eleventh hour in the FY 2026 budget for the Maryland...
By Robert Sacca, Director of Program Execution, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Volunteering will help you find joy and purpose in the service of others.25 years of service in the Army, including three deployments to Afghanistan, and my current position as a Colonel in the Army Reserve...
The Penn-Mar HEART Award program recognizes team members whose passion and performance leave the mark of their own legacy through exceptional demonstrations of Honesty, Excellence, Advocacy, Respect, and Teamwork. We are proud to announce our latest round of HEART Award Winners! Join us in congratulating...
They used their training and voices to impact Maryland’s FY 25/26 budget decisions.For many years Penn-Mar has joined hundreds of advocates, families, and fellow providers traveling to Annapolis for Developmental Disabilities (DD) Day at the Legislature to lend its voice about disability rights and other...
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...