by PRISMS | Jul 24, 2025 | Awareness, Home Page, SMS Blog
Those privileged to know Brian Pereira recall him as a gentle giant—someone whose presence brought comfort, whose actions inspired trust, and whose unwavering kindness left an indelible mark. His journey through life was defined by a steadfast dedication to his...
by PRISMS | May 1, 2025 | Awareness, Home Page, SMS Blog
Janet Wagoner was “relieved” to hear that the FY 2025 budget for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program was spared at the 11th hour from a line-item budget cut. The program funding is designed...
by PRISMS | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
The new 2024 PRISMS Annual Report has just been released. The annual report highlights the hard work and achievements that were accomplished in the past year. At PRISMS, we are committed to complete transparency by making our financial records and programmatic...
by PRISMS | Feb 20, 2025 | Awareness, Home Page, SMS Blog
By: Amy Pereira, PRISMS Board Member, and Michelle Larscheid, PRISMS Executive Director Most people think that because I sit on the PRISMS Board, I was the one who found PRISMS after our son’s diagnosis. The truth is, it was my husband, Brian, who found PRISMS and...
by PRISMS | Jan 6, 2025 | Awareness, Home Page, SMS Blog
Last August, Jessie McClintock’s family found themselves in a desperate situation. Their son, Briggs, who has Smith-Magenis syndrome, was struggling in ways that were not immediately visible to others but were deeply affecting his daily life. At just 3 1/2 years old,...
