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Take a moment to look at this picture because it displays fortitude and perseverance. Steve is 59 years old and is now living independently on his own in an apartment in Frederick, MD. Although he has had many trials and tribulations throughout his life, he has learned how to advocate for himself and shown remarkable ability to overcome difficult circumstances, …
Kathryn “Katie” Masser is a 24-year-old woman who is diagnosed with Down syndrome and Hypothyroidism. She is very socially outgoing and enjoys dancing, singing, acting, swimming, and cosplaying as “Super Amazing Girl” and various Disney princesses/queens. Katie lives with her mother, Amy, who is a children’s photographer. Katie left the school system in 2017 as a Transitioning Youth. She tried …
During a weekly COVID-19 check in with a person she supports, Service Coordinator (SC) Helen Stovall and the person discussed that he was still working at his job (grocery store). When the SC talked with him about keeping himself safe while working in the community, the person disclosed that he was not practicing good hand-washing or other protective measures while …
Written by Nicola Rankin-Ortiz, SCI Supports Planner
Mr. Edwards resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Mr. Edwards was assigned to SCI in December 2019. I first met with him at Larkin Chase Nursing & Restorative Care Center where he was admitted following a stroke. Mr. Edwards’ daughter was also present at our first meeting and I quickly learned that he …
Samantha Murray is currently working with DB who receives personal support services through a provider. DB is deaf
and lives with his family and they are unable to communicate to him with signing. DB relied on signing with his personal
support staff, who assisted him with managing and learning techniques for emotional control. DB’s personal support
staff was laid off …
Jeremy Markovic is a 20-year-old living with his family in the Bel Air area of Harford County after being adopted and brought to the United States at a little under 6 months old. Jeremy is energetic and kind to everyone he meets. Jeremy loves music and dancing! He likes animals, especially tigers. Movies are a favorite past time, especially if …
Pam Pasternack, a CCS team member, has been working with LB for around 13 years. She lives with her parents in Catonsville and they provide support. LB and her CCS keep in close contact during the current state of emergency, at least 1 time a week via email or phone. LB‘s transition team in the Baltimore County …
An SCI Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) is working with EL, a young man who had lived with his family his whole life, and who chose not to enter services at his Transitioning Youth (TY) year. EL was living at home with his Mom, who suddenly died from a terminal illness, leaving his older brother to care for him. EL …
Rachael Perry is 22 and likes to sing and express herself artistically. She is known for her bubbly and pleasant personality and making others laugh. She obtained GTYI services in 2018 and began attending Friends Aware Inc. (FAI) Life Enrichment Center. At that time she was living with family and life was challenging for a variety of reasons. She was …
Samantha Steinmetz is a 32-year-old resident of Cumberland, Maryland located in Allegany County. Over the past two years of her life, Samantha has endured many hardships. Samantha was cared for by her mother throughout her entire life. Two years ago, Samantha’s mother passed away suddenly and Samantha found herself alone. This was a very difficult time for Samantha. Following her …
