Aaron's Story

After being hit by a car and suffering a severe traumatic brain injury, Aaron received treatment from Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery. Thanks to the care he received, Aaron has since regained his independence and is cultivating interests both old and new.

Why Is Accessible Design So Important?

Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, and guests, Dr. Rebecca Seltzer of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Chris Mason-Hale, a community advocate with the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger, as they discuss accessible design in everyday living. 

Meet Dakota

Dakota is a 13-year-old living with spina bifida who demonstrates determination both on and off the field.

Kennedy Krieger Names Nine Distinguished Leaders to Board of Directors and Foundation Board

Kennedy Krieger Institute has appointed nine new members to its Institute and Foundation Boards of Directors.

National Academy of Medicine Elects Kennedy Krieger's CEO and President; Chief Science Officer to Its Membership

Drs. Schlaggar and Bastian, both known for their ground-breaking contributions, are the first from Kennedy Krieger to join the academy.

Designing an Accessible Life: Making Our Homes, Workplaces & Communities More Inclusive

In this webinar, moderated by Dr. Brad Schlaggar, Kennedy Krieger's president and CEO, a panel of experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Maryland state government discuss the ways that spaces and communities can be designed to be more livable for all.

Pickleball for All 2026: Your Support Went Beyond the Court

What a day to remember! We're excited to share the Pickleball for All 2026 photo album, beautifully captured by David Stuck Photography.

Master Protocol Trials Could Reimagine the Future of Rare Disease Research

Researchers from Kennedy Krieger Institute, University of Rochester Medicine, and five other Institutions released a new publication detailing how the use of master protocol trials could change the future of rare disease research.

Kennedy Krieger School Opens Functional Living Skills Classroom to Support Independence for Students with Developmental Disabilities

Kennedy Krieger School: Powder Mill Campus celebrates 20th anniversary and ribbon cutting for new learning space