Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.

09/02/2026

“To know Bill in his later years was to know joy.”

Bill Keene’s life was shaped by resilience, dignity, belonging, and the people who recognized his value.

Our latest blog post honors Bill and reflects on what his story teaches us about the difference the right support—and a community that truly welcomes someone—can make.

We invite you to read and remember Bill with us.

Read the full story: https://www.targetcommunity.org/every-life-deserves-to-be-remembered-honoring-bill-keene/

09/01/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SZAMTe0M40El5xSQx8FrB?si=5CR0D6NRTI2nltirhgc-Zg

Every life deserves to be remembered.

In this special episode of the On Target Podcast, Dr. Matthew Ramsey and Adam Stultz honor the life of William “Bill” Keene III, a longtime participant at Target Community who died unexpectedly at age 66.

Dr. Ramsey reads the eulogy he delivered at Bill’s celebration of life and reflects on the privilege of helping preserve his story.

Born with autism during a time when institutionalization was common, Bill spent part of his early life at Maryland’s Rosewood Center. His sister, Lou Ann, visited him every day to make sure he received care, clean clothing and the love of another person.

Bill joined Target Community in the mid-1980s and remained part of the organization for approximately 40 years. With consistent support, meaningful relationships and a home in the community, he had the opportunity to become the person he was meant to be.

Bill loved music, including ABBA, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He enjoyed watching the Twilight films, taking vacations and spending time with his friends. In the final years of his life, he became more comfortable attending public events and participating in the community. He attended a Janet Jackson concert, accepted recognition for his 40 years with Target Community and celebrated his final birthday surrounded by people who cared about him.

This episode also considers a larger question: How do we remember people with disabilities, particularly when their lives may not be documented through traditional obituaries or public recognition?

Bill’s life mattered. He was a brother, friend, roommate and valued member of the Target Community family. His story demonstrates what becomes possible when a person receives dignity, belonging and the support needed to live a full, productive life.

May his memory be a blessing.

08/19/2026

NEW BLOG POST! https://www.targetcommunity.org/the-making-of-a-meaningful-day/

A meaningful day is about more than simply having something to do.

It’s about having choices. Building relationships. Learning new skills. Working toward personal goals. And having opportunities to be a real part of the community.

In our latest blog post, “The Making of a Meaningful Day,” we explore how Target Community’s Meaningful Day services help adults with disabilities pursue the things that matter to them—from learning and employment to volunteering, friendships, and greater involvement in their communities.

As Meaningful Day Director Morgan Nickoles puts it:

“Every person deserves a chance and an opportunity.”

Because when people are given opportunities to learn, contribute, and belong, the impact reaches far beyond a single day.

Read The Making of a Meaningful Day and learn what meaningful support can look like in action.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.targetcommunity.org/the-making-of-a-meaningful-day/

08/18/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mc10f2mHEFYGsu7VgMpnI?si=uyRuFjGVTjON1LjY7dxzTw

A meaningful day is not about keeping someone busy.

It is about choice. Purpose. Growth. Relationships. And being part of the community.

In this episode of the On Target Podcast, Adam Stultz sits down with Morgan Nickoles, Target Community’s Meaningful Day Director in Carroll County.

Morgan explains how participants choose classes based on their interests, develop practical skills, volunteer, work and build relationships throughout the community. She also shares how her experience in the Target–McDaniel Graduate Program began a career at Target Community that has now lasted 13 years.

Their conversation makes one thing clear: Inclusion is not a special activity created for adults with disabilities. It means having the same opportunities to learn, contribute and belong as everyone else.

Listen to the full episode and learn how Target Community helps adults with disabilities live full, productive lives.

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08/05/2026

One Supreme Court decision changed the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities.

Learn more in our recent episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bKZnuC4MjZqdpnuIh98PL?si=blLuEpDPTdWTEM0f4YvE6w

Most people have never heard of the Olmstead Decision.

Yet it helped establish the right for people with disabilities to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs, making community living, employment, and greater independence possible for countless individuals.

In this episode of the On Target Podcast, Adam Stultz and Dr. Matthew Ramsey explain why the Olmstead Decision matters, what a recent U.S. Department of Justice memo could mean for the future of community-based services, and why this conversation deserves everyone's attention.

If you've ever wondered why community living is so important—or what's at stake as these conversations continue—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now at TargetCommunity.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

08/04/2026

Two years ago, Adam Stultz came to Target Community as a freelancer.

Then he met our participants, witnessed the dedication of our staff, and saw our mission in action.

He never really left.

Now serving as our Director of Content Development and Communication, Adam shares what Target Community has come to mean to him—and why creating opportunities for adults with disabilities makes life richer for all of us.

Read Adam’s story:
https://targetcommunity.org/what-target-community-means-to-me-and-why-it-matters-to-all-of-us/

Where have you seen inclusion make your workplace, organization, or community stronger? Tell us in the comments.

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Tickets sales are now closed and we will be drawing the winners soon. Stay tuned for our Livestream of the winners, live.

07/16/2026

What if disability isn't the barrier? What if the barrier is the way we've designed society? Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qxYYRXOhP4b

That question sparked one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the On Target Podcast.

Dr. Matthew Ramsey sits down with attorney, philosopher, and Enabled Disabled podcast host Gustavo Serafini to explore the social model of disability, why "average" may be one of the most limiting ideas in society, how education and artificial intelligence are shaping inclusion, and why accessibility benefits everyone—not just people with disabilities.

This isn't just a conversation about disability.

It's a conversation about humanity, curiosity, and building a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

🎧 Listen now at TargetCommunity.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BZIDd157lWqYNRxW4tpjU?si=WQnZXjusRjeWoi6Hle9Ugw

07/16/2026

Every great leader starts by choosing to learn.

Today, we're proud to introduce the newest Community Living Managers beginning Target Community's Human Services Management Program.

Over the next two years, these dedicated professionals will combine hands-on experience with higher education as they grow into the next generation of leaders in human services. Along the way, they'll strengthen their leadership skills, build meaningful relationships, advocate for the people they support, and deepen their commitment to creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to thrive.

Their goals are different. Their backgrounds are unique. But they all share one thing in common—a passion for making a difference.

We're excited to watch their journey unfold and can't wait to see where it leads.

Please join us in welcoming this outstanding group to the Human Services Management Program and wishing them success as they begin this exciting new chapter.