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Posted on March 23, 2026
Recognizing the lasting presence, progress, and promise of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) selected âWeâre Here: Then, Now, Alwaysâ as the theme for this yearâs National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Building on last yearâs campaign, the message…
Posted on November 27, 2024
âMy faith tells me that you need to help people.â Katrina Cooper started cutting peopleâs hair when she was 17 and went on to build a cosmetology career and several related businesses. By the age of 60 she decided she was âdone with thatâ and,…
Posted on November 19, 2024
By David Hilbert – Penn-Mar Human Services Donor, Volunteer, Family Member Lisa is the youngest of five children raised by our loving and devoted parents, Robert and Barbara Hilbert. As a 14-year-old boy, I vividly remember the joy of Lisaâs birth. Everyone was drawn to…
Posted on November 19, 2024
Her personal experience helps her to better understand the people she supports. Anja Allgood is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at a Penn-Mar home in Glen Rock, Pa. where she supports four gentlemen with diverse disabilities. They range in age from 26 to 75. She…
Posted on November 15, 2024
By Joe DiPaola, Penn-Mar Sibling Mike joined our family as my younger brother when I was five. I donât remember much of those early days except that my parents were worried about Mikeâs health and future. Yes, Mike was different, but to my family Mike…
Posted on November 12, 2024
Octoberâs National Disability Employment Awareness Month Encourages âAccess to Good Jobs for All.â As we reflect on the past month, we celebrate the contributions, achievements, and potential of people with disabilities in the workplace. For employers, hiring this capable and motivated workforce can have a…
Posted on October 22, 2024
Access, In-Person Ballot Marking Devices, Mail-in, FAX and Online Options Ensure Their Votes Are Counted on Election Day Derek Hamburg worked with Penn-Marâs supported employment team to find a warehouse job with Snavley Forest Products in New Windsor, MD and a custodian and food prep…
Posted on October 21, 2024
Each month, we highlight a âbehind-the-scenesâ team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. Weâre excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…
Posted on October 7, 2024
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. BillieJo Brown, nominated by Maria Engler “BillieJo is being recognized for her exceptional ability to engage…
Posted on October 4, 2024
DSP inspired by his motherâs belief that helping others comes from the heart. Cristian Martinez always dreamed that one day he would find a career that would be as rewarding as his motherâs. âMy mom worked with elderly adults, and she always said, âHelping others…
Posted on October 1, 2024
– Deric Emry and Jason Polun to Join Board For Leading Disability-Focused Nonprofit – October 1, 2024 Baltimore â Penn-Mar Human Services, the regionâs leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is proud to welcome Deric Emry and Jason Polun…