January 2025

Letter From Our President

In this issue, read about some of the many community programs we offer and support—including our Bennett Blazers adaptive sports program. Four of its alums competed in the Paris Paralympics!

THE POWER of Possibility

Four Paralympians who once competed for the Bennett Blazers, Kennedy Krieger’s adaptive sports team, made their mark in Paris.

Caring Collaboration

Through its partnership with the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, Kennedy Krieger supports patients and their families in innovative, holistic ways.

Helping Kids Be Kids

Kennedy Krieger’s child life specialists and recreational therapists use games, crafts, music and more to help kids and teens in the hospital stay positive and meet their rehabilitation goals.

A Perfect Partnership

Kennedy Krieger’s partnership with Special Olympics Maryland includes Healthy Young Athletes screenings and the new Child and Family Health Pilot.

All in a Day’s Work

Kennedy Krieger’s CORE Foundations program helps young adults with disabilities find employment and enrichment opportunities.

Tools to Thrive

Kennedy Krieger’s Assistive Technology Clinic uses innovative technologies to help clients with disabilities.

Planned Giving

Meet Carrie Hull, Kennedy Krieger’s new director of planned giving, whose passion is helping people help others.

Research Roundup

New research at Kennedy Krieger on dyslexia, autism and public health has the potential to improve lives around the world.