The League for People with Disabilities is committed to offering individuals the opportunity to gain independence, to increase self-sufficiency, and to improve the quality of life.

April Newsletter

The League is excited to celebrate the month of April as

Autism Acceptance and National Volunteer Appreciation Month!

My League Story, Youth Autism Services: Joey S.

As a recent graduate of his high school class and The League's Youth Autism Services afterschool Therapeutic Integration Program, Joey is eager to find meaningful work and be as independent as possible. In order to combat his post-graduation isolation, Joey has been volunteering in the same afterschool services that he received just a few short months prior, where he helps distribute snacks, sets up for activities, and assists with arrivals and dismissals.

Joey's family and friends are most excited for him to begin a six-week course of workforce development with The League's Employment Services Program so that he may finetune his current skills, learn new strategies, and reach a better understanding of what he wants to do in life.

Currently, Joey is enjoying his "exploration era," where he can pair his passions with his volunteerism and work towards passing the College Readiness Assessment. He loves to be social and learn about chemistry, physics, and trains - he has recently written a proposal to Baltimore & Ohio Railroad concerning the Acela trains and is trying to convince his mother to attend the upcoming locomotive auction. Joey's love of trains has even prompted his volunteer role at the B&O Railroad Museum on Saturdays where he straightens the directional signs, refills the map stations, tidies up public spaces, organizes toys in the children's area, and practices giving tours to visitors.

“I saw him grow up a lot [in the program]. The personalization of care is so different from other programs."

-Maria S., Mother of Joey

For Joey's mom Maria, it is hard for her to picture her son where he is today without The League's Youth Autism Services Program. He has learned to be social, flexible, communicative, and curious. Maria is so grateful for those who have learned to "speak Joey" throughout his years at The League. Wherever life takes him, Maria and Joey both hope that The League is a part of his journey in achieving his goals.

Learn More About The League's Youth Autism Services

If you are interested in this event or wish to learn more about the Youth Autism Services Program, please reach out to Michelle Johnson at mjohnson@leagueforpeople.org. All are welcome to attend!

Support Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs!

The Online Auction is officially open! Bidding will run through Saturday, April 13th until 9:15PM. The packages include artwork designed by our participants, tickets to Orioles games, a private Pilates party, a fully-stocked bar cart curated by our Board of Directors, and more! Explore the catalog and bid today because you do not need to attend Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs to win!

Get Your Bids In Now

You can also support our mission, programs, and participants with a Fund-the-Mission donation even if you are not attending! Your contribution, of any amount, will make a difference in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities. Plus, your name will appear in a live feed on our event screens during Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs!

Fund Our Mission Today

Volunteer Highlights

Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Month!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers over the past 97 years! From past and present volunteer leadership on the Board of Directors, to individuals devoting their Saturday nights to the monthly fun at CLUB1111, to all of our corporate professionals and university students, to everyone who has served on our event committees - our mission would not be possible without your time, talents, and treasures!

On March 13h, volunteers from M&T Bank spent the afternoon with adults in our Medical Day Program making St. Patrick's Day crafts, playing games of strategy, and talking about their favorite recipes. Volunteer groups from our corporate partners and vendors make large-scale activities like these so much more fun! Check out their TikTok video for a quick recap of the day!

Speaking of fun, participants in the Adult Medical and Meaningful Day Programs had a blast learning how to make scones with Andrew Rose and Martha Lucius, local volunteers passionate about entrepreneurial training. Some of the recipes included bison and cheese, wheat flour and cinnamon, coconut and almond flour, and pineapple! The results were delicious and we look forward to more collaborative opportunities like these where adults in our programs can master new skills!

We are extremely grateful for our corporate partnerships and networks of connections with volunteers! If your school, company, or organization is interested in making a difference with The League, please contact Kait Wieler, Manager, Community Engagement, at kwieler@leagueforpeople.org.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Let's Go O's!

On Wednesday, March 27th, The League's Employee Culture Committee hosted an Opening Day Grand Slam Celebration to kick off what is sure to be a successful season for the Orioles! There were games, raffles, concession stand snacks, and hot dogs from Don's Dogs!

Explore Career Opportunities with The League

Get Your Tumbler on The League's Storefront

Get your limited edition League insulated tumbler today before they sell out! Keep your hot beverages hot and your cold beverages icy! You will be prompted to set up a username and password to access the Storefront and can have your purchases mailed directly to you or shipped to The League’s main campus at Cold Spring Lane for pick up for no additional cost. It is durable, functional, and the perfect conversation starter for anyone wanting to learn more about The League!

Shop The League's Storefront

Shop Softsie to Support The League in April

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Softsie is donating a portion of its sales to The League! For the whole month of April, you can shop soft, organic, and comfortable clothing that cares for your sensitive skin AND support youth and adults with disabilities in our programs! Use code LFP10 to receive 10% off from your order! Thank you to Cristin and Natalie for your generosity!

Browse Softsie's Site

Join Ink + Numbers for a Garden Tea Party

On May 22nd from 9-11AM, attendees will spend a morning in The League's beautiful garden while enjoying tea and scones! Special guest Brooke Lierman will join us to greet attendees and share a bit about her journey into her current role while being a mother and the first lady to act as Comptroller of the state of Maryland!

Be festive and dress in a nice spring outfit! The League will also offer tours of our amazing facility. Attendees will have the chance to see all of the great work they do for the people they serve.

A Concluding Note from Our President & CEO

Dear Friends,

April showers will bring us plenty of May flowers and reasons to be grateful for your ongoing support! On April 30th, The League will be celebrating its 97th birthday and anniversary of serving the disability communities of Maryland! Thank you for your compassion, advocacy, and support of our mission to provide opportunities for independence, self-sufficiency, and joy! Pictured here is my David Greenberg birthday twin from our 96th celebration last year!

With Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs happening this Saturday, I cannot wait to incorporate the fun of CLUB1111 into our event experience thanks to Tito's Handmade Vodka! If you are unable attend, you may still bid on exciting packages from the Online Auction up until 9:15PM on Saturday night! The golfing experiences look particularly appealing!

With the warmer weather approaching, we are eager to resume programming in our outdoor garden space with yoga, horticulture therapy, and sports! Together, we are able to grow and thrive from meaningful experiences!

And in case you missed it, check out our March recap video on TikTok! Take care and be well!

Sincerely,