- 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...
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 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...
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...
“My faith tells me that you need to help people.”[caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignleft" width="225"] Katrina at the Penn-Mar carnival, ready to serve.[/caption]Katrina Cooper started cutting people’s hair when she was 17 and went on to build a cosmetology career and several related businesses. By the age...
By David Hilbert - Penn-Mar Human Services Donor, Volunteer, Family Member [caption id="attachment_11318" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lisa Hilbert with her parents Robert and Barbara Hilbert.[/caption]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...
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...