by orioniso | Apr 18, 2015 | News
About 1 in 68 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet despite its prevalence this condition is still not well understood. Researchers are still working on determining what autism is and is not and even as we continue to learn more each day, many...
by orioniso | Mar 20, 2015 | News
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared the month of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. His proclamation urged “all Americans to join me in according to our fellow citizens with such disabilities both encouragement and the opportunities they need...
by orioniso | Mar 15, 2015 | News
At Orion ISO we are proud of our hardworking, dynamic group of employees. So proud in fact that we want to provide you with the opportunity to get to know them better and find out for yourself why we think they are so great! Here are 10 things you...
by orioniso | Mar 10, 2015 | News
Medical Assistance (MA) provides people with disabilities access to the services and supports that are necessary for living in the community (as opposed to more costly institutionalized care.) There are income and asset standards that apply to people enrolled in...
by orioniso | Feb 22, 2015 | News
“Your body is the best home your mind will ever have.” – Matthew Sanford Matthew Sanford believes that yoga can change your life. He should know because it changed his. At 13 Matthew was paralyzed from the chest down after a devastating car crash that...
by orioniso | Feb 18, 2015 | News
In 2014 Minnesota was successful in advocating for, and receiving a 5% increase for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to be used for a much-needed increase in direct care staff wages. It was the first increase this group has received since 2008. The increase...
by orioniso | Feb 10, 2015 | News
Huffington Post Political Editor Laura Dunn interviewed CEO Dr. Rebecca Thomley recently about establishing Headwaters Relief Organization, her life experiences and the challenges women in business face. Read the full interview on the Huffington Post...
by orioniso | Feb 9, 2015 | News
Animal therapy is gaining in popularity and use in the health care field. It’s no surprise to pet owners that pets bring us joy and unconditional love. Research is showing there are also health benefits to owning or interacting with animals. Studies show that having a...
by orioniso | Feb 8, 2015 | News
This month our focus is on complementary therapies for those with disabilities. The definition of complementary therapies refers to medical practices used to supplement traditional medicine. There are many types of complementary therapies including, herbalism,...
by orioniso | Feb 1, 2015 | News
At Orion ISO we are proud of our hardworking, dynamic group of employees. So proud in fact that we want to provide you with the opportunity to get to know them better and find out for yourself why we think they are so great! ...
