Sesame Street, the beloved children’s show for over 50 years, is introducing its first character with a developmental disability. The character’s name is Julia who has autism. The show aims to portray the day to day reality of having autism and how friends and family can better understand autistic children. Julia has been a part of […]
A new study suggests that when tailored to address the unique needs of people with autism, Project SEARCH can dramatically increase the odds that individuals on the spectrum will find and maintain employment. Project SEARCH is a one year high school transition program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a […]
With the start of the new legislative session begins the efforts to inform our elected officials what we hope for in the upcoming year. On 2/28/17, Disability Matters Day is being held in the rotunda at the state capitol. Our organization will be participating in this event and we hope you will too. Here is […]
We have some exciting news here at Orion ISO. All our forms are available online and can be signed electronically, saving you literally hours of paperwork completion time! Whether you are new to self-directed services or changing over from another provider, it is now incredibly simple for you to begin services with us. Long gone […]
Staff and volunteers from Morning Sun Financial Services and its related non-profit, Headwaters Relief Organization, recently spent several days assisting with the cleanup efforts from the wildfires that devastated east Tennessee in December. Morning Sun serves as the statewide financial management service and supports brokerage agency for individuals who self-direct their services on the Self-Determination […]
Orion ISO’s related company, Meridian Services, was founded in 1980, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Meridian focused on providing services in greater Minnesota where access to quality services were not as readily available as in the Twin Cities area. In 1993, Meridian expanded to the Twin Cities, but the heart of the company remains where it […]
New Year’s resolutions are a beautiful thing. In America, almost half (45%) of us set them each year with lofty dreams of changing and bettering ourselves. Unfortunately those great intentions are short lived as only 8% of us actually stick with them. Resolving to do something positive may be an easier resolution to stick […]
The holiday season can be a time of joy, wonderment and beauty, but let’s be honest. It can also be extremely stressful. From the additional social obligations to the financial burdens of gift buying to upholding all the annual traditions of the season, it’s a lot. Add in the additional responsibilities of being a caregiver […]
We are a company that embraces diversity. We strive to model compassion and appreciation for each other. We are very proud of the courage of one of our employees. Our hope is that others will find inspiration in her example of compassionate and healing leadership. This is her story (via her Facebook post). The past […]
Headwaters Relief Organization is currently raising funds to bring basic and essential supplies to families whose homes have been destroyed as a result of wild fires in Tennessee. Our corporate partner, Morning Sun Financial Services of Tennessee, tells us that the situation is bleak for thousands during this holiday season. Headwater’s volunteer teams are at-the-ready […]
