by Angela Cavalier | Oct 4, 2018 | News
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with...
by Angela Cavalier | Jul 16, 2018 | News
What we see as “real” and what we see as “possible” is determined by what “glasses” we have on. In her manual designed to build relationships between people with disabilities and community members, Angela Amado, Ph.D., explains that if you see an individual only as...
by Angela Cavalier | May 3, 2018 | News
We wanted to thank everyone who participated and came to our Open House on May 1st! We had an excellent presentation by Leota and Jason about our person centered practices. Our panel participated in good discussions about recruiting, rates, the future of residential...
by Angela Cavalier | May 2, 2018 | News
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Rebecca Thomley is being recognized by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of the 2018 (Real) Power 50 business leaders in the city. The list of honorees is impressive, and to be included with other “remarkable players in the...
by Angela Cavalier | Apr 11, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
You’re invited to the 1st annual…. Meridian and Zenith Services OPEN HOUSE When: May 1, 2018 Where: 9400 Golden Valley Rd. Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This is an opportunity for all parents and guardians to ask questions and communicate ideas about...
by Angela Cavalier | Mar 26, 2018 | News
Orion Associates, Meridian Services, and Zenith Services were successfully surveyed by CARF International in February! We were first accredited by CARF for the three year maximum in 2003 and were reaccredited in 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 We look forward to seeing...
by Angela Cavalier | Jul 19, 2017 | News
Orion Associates, in partnership with Headwaters Relief Organization, recently organized an art installation showcasing people from the Minneapolis Somali-American community, their personalities, sacrifices, creativity, hard work, and patriotism. Inspired by the...
by Angela Cavalier | Oct 24, 2016 | News
Meridian Services employees traveled to Greece, in June 2016, with Headwaters Relief Organization to assist in supporting refugees at a camp in Oinofyta, Greece. The Headwaters team worked at the on-site clinic serving the camp, organizing supplies, establishing an...
by Angela Cavalier | Oct 13, 2016 | News
Meridian Services employees traveled to the Philippines as volunteers with Headwaters Relief Organization in May. This was Headwater’s third trip, as a part of the organization’s ongoing support to the people of the Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan),...
by Angela Cavalier | Oct 10, 2016 | News
Cheryl Vennerstrom, Meridian Services’ Chief Operating Officer, was honored at by the Minneapolis / Saint Paul Business Journal, at the 2016 Women in Business award event, on Thursday, May 26th, at the Minneapolis Depot. She was one of fifty-one women business...