Ensuring High Quality Services with Increased Support for Frontline Staff As Jubilee continues to grow, we are envisioning new ways to sustain our positive work culture and ensure high-quality services for the people Jubilee serves. Today, we’re announcing a new role, Service Team Lead, to better support our frontline direct support professionals (DSPs) in their roles helping adults with disabilities… Read More »
Jubilee’s First 45 Years Mirror Societal Progress “Violence besets home” read a 1978 Washington Post headline read after Jubilee opened its first group home. Gunshots were fired through the window. A burning rag was thrown into the garage. Yet Jubilee’s founders persisted. They were motivated by the growing civil rights movement for people with disabilities and a better understanding of… Read More »
Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Take Action Hispanic Marylanders have unequal access to disability services, according to a new analysis of recently released statewide data. In light of these findings, members of the Enriqueciendo Vidas (“enriching lives”) coalition called on Governor Wes Moore’s administration and elected officials across the state to take action in a letter on October 23, 2023.… Read More »
“Nothing about us without us” is a popular mantra within the disability community. This concept is embraced at Jubilee. Our Board of Directors has long included the President of Jubilee’s Client Council, and now also includes a representative from Makom, a local sister service provider. Michael Hoffman of Makom brings a wide variety of viewpoints and experience to the Jubilee… Read More »
As told by Joyce Sampson, Direct Support Professional I’ve been a champion for people with developmental disabilities ever since my own son was born with a disability. Joining Jubilee as a direct support professional matched my passion. I’m a big advocate for people doing exceptional things. Molly and I started working together when she joined the Jubilee family this Spring.… Read More »
Check Jubilee’s Online Events Calendar and RSVP Today Fall means fun here at Jubilee! We have an exciting line up of events for our community this month. Join us daily on Jubilee Radio and for meditation. We have a twice weekly exercise class you can do from the comfort of your own home. Our book club continues to explore Romeo… Read More »
We’re thrilled to share with you the 2022 Jubilee Client Council officers! Congratulations to: President – Ben Collins Vice President – Steve Brent Secretary – Matt Starr Treasurer – Lauren Einbinder Ten candidates ran for four open positions, and all ran strong campaigns. Congratulations to all of our candidates. Having a deep bench of strong leaders among the people we… Read More »
By Executive Director Steve Keener One of the many things about Jubilee that brings me great joy is how invested the members of our community are in the organization’s long-term success. Over the past several months, I’ve met with a diverse cross-section of our community during our strategic planning process. I’ve heard your ideas on how Jubilee can continue to… Read More »
Thank You to Our Departing Board Members It’s the time of year when we say good-bye to our departing Board members and welcome new members. Our Board members provide important oversight and guidance to Jubilee, and we are so grateful to each and every one of you. We’re thrilled to welcome four new members to our Association Board. As we… Read More »
Jubilee is working on its 2021-2024 strategic plan, and we want you to be a part of it! As we work to best serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we value your input. You will receive a survey will by email in the coming days, and we ask you to take a few moments to complete the survey as… Read More »
Thank YOU for your Support! With grateful hearts Jubilee offers thanks to you, for your support on Giving Tuesday and in your year-end giving. You help promote independence, secure housing, and connect friends among people of all abilities. And your impact was doubled in 2020 – as a few benefactors matched your gift dollar for dollar! The numbers are… Read More »
We know that this year the holidays will look very different from years past. This long time apart from friends and family is already taking a toll on our spirits, and the holiday season is not bringing its usual glad tidings for many. Our dear friend Sarah Glenner, who has been a part of the Jubilee family since 2011, bravely… Read More »
Earlier this Fall, it was our honor to celebrate the incredible Jubilee staff at our annual employee awards ceremony. Especially now as the pandemic continues to upend our lives, Jubilee staff exemplify Jubilee’s unique spirit through their hard work and commitment to the people we support. During his presentation for the Exceptional Service award, Steve Keener shared that “this award… Read More »
The MD Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is making some changes this fall. The changes are primarily administrative and should not affect people receiving services from Jubilee or their families. We want you to be aware of the changes. And we want you to know that the day-to-day delivery of services for all people supported by Jubilee will stay the same. … Read More »
Jubilee has long stood for equality as we work for a better life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all races and religions; and the nation’s current reckoning with racial injustice has served as a wake-up call that we too can be doing more to address structural injustices that affect people that receive services from and work for… Read More »