Workplace Bullying

When you think of a bully, do you usually think of a mean kid on the playground pushing down a smaller kid and then laughing about it? Bullying at school and online is a major problem right now for children, but it can also affect adults in the workplace. Often those...

Making Wellness Fun

SALSA TASTINGS, LAZY MAN’S TRIATHLONS AND EVEN UGLY SWEATERS ALL CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR EMPLOYEES AT ORION ASSOCIATES Companies implement wellness programs for a number of reasons; reduced health care costs, decreased injuries and illnesses and reduced...

Corporate Canines

WHY MANY OFFICES ARE GOING TO THE DOGS – AND THE  “PAWSITIVE” EXPERIENCES ANIMALS IN THE WORKPLACE BRING Walk by Toni Thulen’s office on any given day and you will receive a rousing greeting from Ellie and Abbey, two rambunctiously friendly yellow labs. Toni,...

The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Children

It is back to school time and parents with school age kids know this comes with many mixed emotions. Perhaps you’re sad to see your young child go off to school after being used to having them at home. Or maybe you’re excited for your child and all the new...

Orion ISO improves services in Minnesota

STATE FISCAL AGENT INTRODUCES NEW INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AND UPDATES TO ONLINE CAPABILITIES Golden Valley, Minn. September 24, 2013 – Representatives from Orion ISO, a Minnesota fiscal agent, announced they have introduced new administrative capabilities to...

Self-Determination Every Day

Self-Determination is an important concept for people with disabilities. Often this population of people do not have a lot of “say” in their daily decisions, decisions like what to eat for dinner, what they would like to do with their leisure time or who...

Upcoming Disability Conferences

Attending a conference is a great way to meet and connect with people who have the same interests. It’s also an excellent way to gain new information. Instead of actively seeking out books or online information a conference provides the opportunity to hear people...
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