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. | |
League staff members and participants have been celebrating Black History Month with research-inspired posters art projects posted around the building. | |
Our League Story, Stephan & Tashia | |
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Stephan and Tashia have been committed to each other for the past three years. The couple met in The League's Meaningful Day Program, Stephan, an adult in Employment Services and Tashia, a daily participant in the Day Habilitation Program. They began to hang out as friends at the various theatrical productions, holiday celebrations, and summer cookouts, but it was on the dance floors of CLUB1111 that the two couldn't keep their eyes off of each other and a meaningful friendship blossomed into a love connection filled with smiles, laughs, and romance.
Stephan is nearing his eight-year "workaversary" with Cinemark and Tashia could not be more supportive of his success. The pair call each other every day and talk about their families, highlights, and interests. Both are extremely grateful that The League brought them together to spoil, cherish, and love one another through new adventures.
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Winter Program Highlights | |
Campers brought in the New Year with new and old friends! They celebrated the arrival of 2024 with songs, crafts, dances, and more! | |
Ms. Wheelchair America visited The League on January 8th to present on the topic of advocacy to Adult Medical and Meaningful Day participants. | |
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Recurring giving is one of the simplest ways to stay engaged with The League. If you join the GEM (Give Every Month) Club, not only will you be continuously supporting social interaction, skill-building, and advocacy efforts for individuals with disabilities, but you will also receive exclusive League news updates and opportunities for interaction with the adults and youth that we support. For $15 a month, you can help cover the cost of a professional outfit for an adult seeking employment to feel confident in during the interview process.
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We Exceeded Our Active Together Challenge Goal! | |
The Active Together Challenge has officially ended and we are so amazed by the show of support from our 64 Challengers, 38 Fundraisers, incredible sponsors, and wellness partners. We are actively changing lives together for individuals of all abilities! | |
Tickets Sales are Open for Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs! | |
Join us on the evening of Saturday, April 13, 2024 to taste local cuisine, toast our incredible supporters, and hear stories of triumph from the individuals in our programs. To wrap up the evening, dance and sample desserts with us as part of the CLUB1111 Experience presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka! | |
On January 23rd, students from The Park School of Baltimore PaL Partnership spent some quality time with adults in our Medical Day Program. They spent time exercising in The Wellness Center, working with fiber and mosaic materials in Art Therapy, and practicing healthy expression in Creative Writing with adults with disabilities! | We are extremely grateful for our academic partnerships and networks of connections with young 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. | |
The League is an Employer of Choice! | |
To enhance the educational experience and foster greater engagement and interactivity this month, The League's Employee Culture Committee created a Black History Month Timeline and Bingo Card! The Bingo Card contains various activities and actions that honor and celebrate Black history and culture. Join our staff as we come together to honor and celebrate the diverse tapestry of Black and African American history and culture this month. By engaging with these activities and reflecting on the past, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding workplace and community. | |
Get Your Beanie on The League's Storefront | |
Jackie Jones said that you can look as stylish and warm as her in a League Pom Pom Beanie Hat! Get yours today before they sell out! 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 thick, soft, and the perfect conversation starter for anyone wanting to learn more about The League! | |
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A Concluding Note from Our President & CEO | |
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2024 is already shaping up to be an impressive year for our participants, staff members, and supporters! As we enter The League’s 97th year of servicing Baltimore’s disability community, we reflect on the tremendous impact that our organization has made in the lives of thousands of individuals of all abilities.
I would like to personally commend each of our Active Together Challengers for prioritizing their health and raising important funds - and awareness - for the individuals that we serve! While yoga is not necessarily a part of my wellness journey, I am happy to see that this Challenge has encouraged healthy lifestyle choices and community integration with our wellness partners!
Lastly, with Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs quickly approaching in April, I urge you to show your support for this incredible event and join us as we incorporate the CLUB1111 Experience into the evening's impact. Together, we are able to share in our triumphs, big and small!
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David A. Greenberg
President & CEO
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Your gift to The League Fund allows The League to continue providing important services in our community.
Together, we are able.
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You can also mail a check made payable to
“The League for People with Disabilities” to:
The League, c/o The League Fund
1111 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21239
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