Triumph in Disability Journeys

“Working at The League is more than just a job to me.” With a brother who has autism and more than 12 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, Charnette is a stellar Independent Living Coach for The League’s Meaningful Day Program and a Counselor for the Camping & Recreation Program‘s respite services. Every…

With a heart of gold and a fun-loving sense of humor, Bridget brings light and joy to staff members, participants, and visitors at East Cold Spring Lane. In The League’s Adult Medical Program, she fills her daily schedule with opportunities to create art, sing songs, connect with friends, and enjoy the little things in life,…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Juliet is someone who has often found herself to be in the right place at the right time. She was born in Jamaica and learned a great deal about cooking and family values from her grandmother. When her family moved to the United States and settled in Maryland, she…

Aphasia Defined: Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs following a stroke or brain injury. Aphasia impacts each person uniquely, depending on the severity, size and location of the stroke or brain injury. Aphasia affects language abilities, including understanding spoken language, speaking, reading, and writing/typing, making communication difficult. Speech Therapy: Individuals with aphasia use speech…

Traveling offers many benefits for people of all abilities. The League for People with Disabilities has a Camping and Recreation Program dedicated to taking individuals with disabilities on camping trips, weekend respites, and vacations. Traveling can be an educational experience, expanding one’s horizons and pushing independence. The League for People with Disabilities is here to…