The following article was submitted for publication to the Baltimore Sun on December 29th, 2015. It’s difficult to say, in under 750 words, anything that has nuance or depth, but, I did feel as though we should try to alert our Baltimore Community that this very unique project is seeking funding and the challenges we […]
Marvin made three attempts to leave the nursing facility before he was able to move to his own home in the community. There were many difficulties and complications along the way. At first, the court told Marvin his income was too high to qualify for services in the community through the waiver program. The second […]
(Crystal Brockington left, Stephanie Klima right) BACKSTORY Stephanie is one of the dozens of individuals the IMAGE Center has helped transition from living in a nursing facility to living independently in the community. 8 years ago, Stephanie was placed in a group home after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. She was then moved to assisted […]
Disabilities are a part of the diversity that is found in society. While a disability may bring with it functional limitations, societal stereotyping, and lack of opportunity—it may also bring certain advantages in the right situation. In fact, the advantage may be so dramatic that others fail to see the disability at all. In David […]
By Mike Bullis The title of this blog may seem like a put-down. In this day and age when everyone is supposed to be positive and filled with belief in themselves, we’re taught that we can do anything. Just think it up and away you go. Whatever you believe you can do is possible. […]