Nearly every advocate who wants people treated fairly is a supporter of “human rights”. Of course, the fight for fairness includes those who battle on behalf...

If you embrace diversity, enjoy occasional “retail therapy” and have some tough-to-shop-for loved ones, the CHOICE butik may be perfect for you.  A retail fa...

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 college, trying to stay...

Supportive employment job coaches tend to be caring people. But there may be an extra level of understanding toward those with disabilities that comes from n...

“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 chocolates, wrapped i...

*Supportive employment agency practices what they preach* DECORAH -- Job coaches support workers who have disabilities, but we’ve decided to introduce some C...

There’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 “stop bleeding.” Yet...

National Barrier Awareness Day isn’t about federal laws, building codes or really, anything mandatory: It simply reminds us to examine whether we block other...

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, or NCADD, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. 17...

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 as doing dishes and...

Many of us grew up hearing words like retarded, low-functioning, simple, moronic, etc. when talking about people with a disability. A disability is just some...

Every March for more than 30 years, the Brain Injury Association of America works to raise awareness on brain injuries through engaging public awareness camp...

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 Services office. At b...

Jeremy works at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point one day per week. Jeremy is a social and funny guy! Jeremy’s task includes meeting with a ...

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 it very much! Jess is...

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, outgoing and punctual. R...

Faith works at Good Samaritan in West Union four days per week. Faith’s job tasks include washing dishes, preparing drinks for the residents, and washing the...

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 duty is to wash dis...

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 include washing wheel...

Jonathan works 3 days a week at Pizza Ranch. Jonathan is an outgoing and talkative guy who loves football (especially his favorite team, the Broncos). Jonat...