Posts by Breanna Durst
Living Well at The League: Drop’s Story
Drop’s core group of friends (a.k.a. “the Amigos”) are certain that their pal has superpowers. While Drop may not be able to fly or shoot laser beams from his eyes, he has the amazing ability to make meaningful connections in a short period of time. At 44 years young, Drop has a passion for adventure,…
Read MoreDisability Stories: Empowered to Work
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) has its roots in 1945, when Congress declared the first week of October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” At the time, the focus was primarily on veterans returning from World War II with injuries who were reentering the workforce. In…
Read MoreLiving Well at The League: Trinetta’s Story
Trinetta is someone who has a lot to offer; with a huge heart, a wealth of creativity, and two very eager helping hands, she is the type of woman that people gravitate to at The League. As an extroverted participant of the Day Habilitation Program, Trinetta is well-known by employees, Wellness Center members, building visitors,…
Read MorePersonal Supports: A Sidekick and Hero, All in One
For Kayia and her Personal Support counselor Taylor, every day has the potential for learning, growth, and fun. Kayia is early to rise and eager to fill her schedule with meaningful experiences that bring her closer to her goal: employment. Taylor has been a direct support professional with The League for six years, and brings…
Read MoreAround Town: Maryland wellness center, The League, focuses on people with disabilities
Diane’s Determination: A Rehabilitation of the Body, Mind, & Spirit
As a respected chef at a prominent restaurant in Baltimore, Ms. Diane was a busy woman in the 90’s. She worked long hours in a physically and mentally demanding environment with little relief from the constant wear and tear on her joints and stress of balancing inconsistent schedules. When she was able to take a…
Read MoreA meaningful day of fashion and success
BALTIMORE, Md. — Carmen Thomas is peacock proud. She’s showing us some of the moves she made on the runway during the Meaningful Day Fashion Show, part of The League’s career day event. I did this one, and like this. Twelve people dressed for success strutted the red carpet, cheered on by their peers and…
Read MoreSCALE-ing Up Return to Work for People With Aphasia
A Baltimore program helps stroke survivors on their journeys back to employment through SLP support and advising on ADA-compliant communication accommodations. By Lisa Thornburg Jessica Hutchison July 15, 2025 On a Friday afternoon, Brian Cameron left his job early feeling unusually exhausted, weak, and dizzy. Newly diagnosed with diabetes, he attributed the symptoms to his…
Read More2025 Camp Greentop Summer Session 2
2025 Camp Greentop Summer Session 1
Camp Greentop Fosters a Community of Care.
For the Shuler Family, Camp Greentop is Family. As a widowed mother of adult twin sons with significant disabilities, Sharon Shuler relies heavily on her community to ensure that Matt and Adam live happy, healthy, meaningful lives. For the past two decades, The League’s Camping & Recreation team has supported their family in providing them…
Read MoreAlan’s Journey to Being Understood in the World.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month! “I tell my story so other people know what they have to do to get better.” In a fast-paced world that relies heavily on communication, what would you do if you suddenly could not get the words out that you wanted to say? How would your life change if…
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