by orioniso | Apr 1, 2014 | News
Does it often feel like everywhere you go, you are being asked to complete some sort of a survey? Whether it’s an internet pop-up, a phone call with your credit card company or on grocery receipt in the checkout aisle, you’re constantly being asked for feedback on...
by orioniso | Mar 29, 2014 | News
At Orion ISO we place a lot of emphasis on providing our customers with exceptional service. We talk frequently about what good customer service means, what our philosophy is and how we can continuously improve. What it all boils down to is having good employees that...
by orioniso | Mar 20, 2014 | News
On Tuesday, March 18 staff from Orion ISO participated in Disability Matters Day at the Minnesota State Capitol. The event included a rally in the Capitol Rotunda and an opportunity for people to meet with legislators regarding government programs and services for...
by orioniso | Mar 18, 2014 | News
Unfortunately, many of us can be poor listeners at times. Be honest when someone is talking to you do you: Think of a similar situation you were once in? Formulate your response before the person is done talking? Let...
by orioniso | Mar 17, 2014 | News
Thirteen years ago I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease after three surgeries, false diagnoses, a lot of pain and missed work. When I didn’t heal from the last surgery, it was the surgeon who said, “It’s Crohn’s Disease.” ...
by orioniso | Mar 12, 2014 | News
In 2007, I found out that I had Asperger’s Syndrome, and in 2010, I developed Cushing’s Syndrome, and tumors on each adrenal gland. I had surgery to remove the tumors and had a lot of medications to take as a result. My sister found Meridian Services on...
by orioniso | Feb 20, 2014 | News
I was a caretaker to a woman who had been physically fit when she was a child, but as an adult had lost spasticity in her muscles and was a quadriplegic. A friend recommended that I look at the position, but I had never been a personal care assistant (PCA) before, and...
by orioniso | Feb 18, 2014 | News
We are posting two stories that express the writers’ experiences as parents. This writer works with the consumer directed program in Minnesota. Our organization is fortunate that Missy brings the perspective of a parent with a child with a disability to her...
by orioniso | Feb 15, 2014 | News
We are posting two stories that express the writers’ experiences as parents. This writer has chosen not to identify herself in an effort to protect her daughter’s privacy. We are grateful to both writers for their generosity in sharing their stories. This...
by orioniso | Feb 14, 2014 | News
As an individual managing Self-Directed Services either for yourself or your loved one, you may have found yourself suddenly in the unfamiliar role of being an employer. With this role comes many new responsibilities, first and foremost supervising employees. ...
