CHOICE StaffApr 15, 20213 minCompanies Honored for Disability Inclusiveness By Joshua May Walgreens, Walmart, Amazon, CVS and Target, have received recognition from the Disability Equality Index (DEI). These...
CHOICE StaffDec 10, 20192 minWorld Celebrates Human Rights DayNearly every advocate who wants people treated fairly is a supporter of “human rights”. Of course, the fight for fairness includes those...
CHOICE StaffNov 15, 20192 minThe CHOICE Butik Chooses DiversityIf you embrace diversity, enjoy occasional “retail therapy” and have some tough-to-shop-for loved ones, the CHOICE butik may be perfect...
CHOICE StaffOct 31, 20194 min"Making a CHOICE" Making a CHOICE By: Kaitlyn Kregel At the beginning of 2019, I knew this year was going to be stressful. I was on my last semester of...
CHOICE StaffOct 30, 20192 minNDEAM: Supporting Staff through AccommodationsSupportive employment job coaches tend to be caring people. But there may be an extra level of understanding toward those with...
Kimberly HurleyOct 22, 20192 minA Quality Story Told By Our Quality Assurance Coordinator“Life is like a box of chocolates,” Forrest Gump claimed. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” Each and every person is one of those...
CHOICE StaffOct 15, 20193 minNational Disability Employment Awareness Month*Supportive employment agency practices what they preach* DECORAH -- Job coaches support workers who have disabilities, but we’ve decided...
CHOICE StaffMay 24, 20195 minMay is Mental Health Awareness MonthThere’s not a lot of negative perception – stigma – heaped on a hit and run victim. Most of us are unlikely to demand the injured party...
CHOICE StaffMay 7, 20194 minNational Barrier Awareness Day: Breaking Down BarriersNational Barrier Awareness Day isn’t about federal laws, building codes or really, anything mandatory: It simply reminds us to examine...
Evan StuartMay 7, 20192 minApril is Alcohol Awareness Month: Get the Facts about Alcohol Dependence and Co-occurring Disorders!According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, or NCADD, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in...
CHOICE StaffApr 25, 20191 minConsumer Spotlight: Colton!Colton lives in New Hampton and works at the McDonald's in town. At McDonald’s, he helps clean both the dining area and kitchens, as well...
Written by Ethan DahlquistMar 20, 20193 minFirst things First: Person First LanguageMany of us grew up hearing words like retarded, low-functioning, simple, moronic, etc. when talking about people with a disability. A...
CHOICE StaffMar 1, 20192 minMarch is Brain Injury Awareness month!Every March for more than 30 years, the Brain Injury Association of America works to raise awareness on brain injuries through engaging...
Evan StuartFeb 15, 20191 minConsumer Spotlight: Mary!Mary lives in Decorah and works two jobs in our community. You can find her working at both the Pyramid Plaza and the CHOICE Employment...
CHOICE StaffOct 19, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Jeremy!Jeremy works at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point one day per week. Jeremy is a social and funny guy! Jeremy’s task...
CHOICE StaffOct 19, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Jess!Jess works at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point 2-3 days per week. Jess does the dishes at the nursing home and enjoys...
CHOICE StaffOct 17, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Ben!Ben works at Fareway in Oelwein four days per week. His job task is to be a bagger and do carry outs. Ben is described as energetic,...
CHOICE StaffOct 17, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Faith!Faith works at Good Samaritan in West Union four days per week. Faith’s job tasks include washing dishes, preparing drinks for the...
CHOICE StaffOct 15, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Isac "Ike"Isac “Ike” works works three days a week at Johnson’s in Elkader. He is known for his nice, goofy, and hardworking personality. Ike’s job...
CHOICE StaffOct 15, 20181 minConsumer Spotlight: Barb!Barb works at the Elkader Day Center one day per week. Barb is known for her compassion towards people and her motivation. Barb’s tasks...