Advanced Staff Training Improves Care for People with Disabilities Deep-dive trainings that teach skills far beyond basic caregiving mean that Jubilee support staff are positioned to help people with disabilities thrive. Muriel Menzene’s work experience at Jubilee shows the real-life impact of an educated and committed frontline workforce in supporting people with developmental disabilities. When Muriel joined Jubilee in 2022,… Read More »
Jubilee’s Board of Directors provide valuable oversight to the organization as we plan for a fiscally strong and vibrant future for our community. In line with Jubilee’s fiscal year, we welcome new members Nathan Stoltzfus and Janet Tupper, and thank departing members Jay Levin, Gladys Del Pozo, and Janelle Tupper. Our gratitude to Tammie Howard, whose term as board president… Read More »
Congratulations to Jubilee’s newest class of DSP II graduates! The Maryland Direct Support Professional Training Consortium, which Jubilee helped found, created the DSP II training program as part of its effort to further professionalize the work of disability support staff. Please visit the Jubilee website to see each graduate honored by name.
Book at Discounted Rates for a Limited Time This Summer Summer means road trips! Jubilee’s frontline workforce trainers are ready to hop in the car to come teach at your office. Training sessions tailored just to your workforce are a great way to get the benefits of the Jubilee Academy and maximize our trainers’ time with your employees. The Academy… Read More »
Jubilee’s Housing Support Services Helps Elaine Find Her Dream Home Congratulations to Elaine Carney on her new apartment! Elaine is a long-time member of the Jubilee community and past-president of Jubilee’s Client Council. She shared with her Jubilee team she was ready for a fresh start in a new place, and our Housing Support Services team made it happen! “We… Read More »
Congratulations to Jubilee’s own Rokhaya Dieng on winning the MACS 2026 Direct Support Professional & Frontline Supervisor Award! This prestigious statewide award recognizes the top direct support professionals in the state who elevate the profession. She received the award at the MACS 2026 Direct Support Professional Conference in late May. A team of Jubilee frontline workers and managers attended the… Read More »
A Brother’s Story: As shared by Ken Hartman Growing up, my brother John was always the center of attention in our family. John lived with our parents his entire life, and they worked hard for him to be part of the community. He had a good life, until tragedy struck. In a few short years, our parents passed away and… Read More »
Thank You Donors and Sponsors for Helping Adults with Disabilities Achieve Independence Thank you Champions of Inclusion for supporting Jubilee! Members of Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusion Society pledge gifts of at least $1,000 a year for five years, which helps ensure a fiscally sustainable future for Jubilee. We’re thrilled to welcome 12 new Champions to our giving society. Sponsors and… Read More »
A Proud Mom Shares Her Daughter’s Journey Thank you to mom Anne Yap for sharing her daughter Maurine’s story of growth and independence with Jubilee’s Champions of Inclusions. We are proud to be part of her story. As told by Anne Yap* Inclusion has been at the forefront of our daughter Maurine’s life since the moment she was born. Maurine… Read More »
It is with deep sadness that we share that longtime Jubilee community member Brian Lyman passed away on Saturday, April 18 at the age of 71. Brian joined Jubilee in 1979 as one of Jubilee’s original clients and was a cherished member of the Jubilee family. He lived in Jubilee’s first home for more than four decades. Brian was the… Read More »
A Peek Behind the Admissions Curtain At Jubilee, we believe everyone should have the choice of where and with whom they live. Making housemate matches is both an art and a science. The admissions application form is the first step in the journey. Our goal is to help people find housemates who last and nurture the family feel that Jubilee… Read More »
One Additional Spot Available at PCR Home Staffed by Jubilee Coveted spots are now available at Jubilee community living group homes! There is also an opening at a supported living home owned by Potomac Community Resources (PCR) and staffed by Jubilee. At Jubilee, housemates and staff form close connections with each other, often living and working together for many years.… Read More »
Thank you for using your voice to tell Maryland legislators to fairly fund community providers like Jubilee in Maryland’s upcoming state budget. You made a difference! We anticipate that the decisions made in March by the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee will likely move forward to legislation. Jubilee continues to work closely with our elected officials on these critical… Read More »
With sadness, we share the passing of Brian Morse, a valued member of the Jubilee community for nearly 25 years, on March 7. Brian had many hobbies and interests. He loved collecting magazines, coins, action figures, and wrestling figures. He was proud of his collection of every Xbox system ever made. Brian enjoyed playing Xbox, watching wrestling and Marvel movies,… Read More »
As shared by Joan Plotkin I’ve always been outspoken. Back when I was a little girl growing up in California people would bully me. My mom always advocated for me, and I learned to speak up for myself. Sometimes it feels that people with developmental disabilities are looked at like we’re a bother. Or worse, that we don’t exist. Well,… Read More »
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