By Karen Cunnningham, Penn-Mar Sibling [caption id="attachment_14442" align="alignright" width="300"] Karen Cunningham stands with her husband and two sons, while Brenda sits on a chair in front of them.[/caption]My older sister Brenda has been an inspiration to me all my life. She was born with an intellectual...
“Fall Family Update” offered open forum for exchanging information and perspectivesPenn-Mar has earned its reputation as a transformational leader for the supports we provide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To maintain that position, it's important to continually collaborate with our families and...
By Kathleen McMahon, Penn-Mar Parent & Advocate As a former teacher, I have cherished many profound experiences and found great fulfillment in connecting with my students and making a difference in their lives. I am also the mother of two incredible children who have taught me invaluable...
By Michele Jacobs, Penn-Mar Parent  Before moving from Baltimore City to Parkton, MD in 2012, our family prioritized finding a human services provider that could continue offering one-to-one support for our eldest son, Scott, now 35.Scott is non-verbal and sometimes experiences behavioral challenges related to communication difficulties....
“The organization’s values were as important to me as their mission.”Doris Lowe admits there’s a lot to miss since retiring this past April after 27 years as an administrative assistant at Penn-Mar.She loved her time at Penn-Mar, not only because of the organization’s mission, but also...
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...