Options In Community Living

10/07/2026

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10/01/2026

Happy October 1st!

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the incredible staff at Options who are celebrating a work anniversary this month! 🎉

Each year brings new memories, new challenges, and plenty of moments that remind us why the work we do matters.

We’re glad you’re part of Options and hope you take a moment this month to celebrate your milestone.

- Salimata Njie: 5 years!
- Jennifer Christensen: 7 years!
- Jordyn Currier: 1 year!
- Terri: 7 years!
- Yideg Haile: 8 years!
- Shelby: 1 year!
- Ahmed: 5 years!
- Jenny Nielsen: 20 years!
- Keri Riley: 1 year!
- Julie Robinson: 2 years!
- Juan Rojas: 25 years!
- Momodou L Sanneh: 1 year!
- Sarah Steindorf: 14 years!
- Hunter Turkelson: 12 years!
- Randy Wilkins: 29 years!

09/15/2026

We're sad to share that Barb Priem passed away in her sleep early last week. We knew Barb for decades of her 71 years and supported her while she proudly thrived as an artist with Artworking, traveled around the country, became a home owner, and lived her life the way she wanted in the community.

Barb's Celebration of Life is today at 10:30am at Cress on E Washington in Madison.

We will miss you, Barb! ♥

View Barbara Priem's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/15/2026

🎉 Happy September! 🎉

Time to “shout out” all the amazing staff celebrating work anniversaries this month! 👏💙

Thank you for the patience, creativity, advocacy, and everyday effort you bring to Options in Community Living. The support you provide helps adults with disabilities build confidence, pursue their goals, and live the lives they choose in their communities.

🌟 Congratulations and thank you for being an important part of Options! 🌟

- Bergene Bachore: 10 years!
- Adama Bah: 2 years!
- Kaddy Bah: 7 years!
- Tina Bastian: 4 years!
- Ange Bikoi: 3 years!
- Muhammed: 6 years!
- Rita Chandler: 1 year!
- Kinsey Davis: 2 years!
- Ed Feeny: 10 years!
- Shavonne Grant: 5 years!
- Terrill Hutton: 14 years!
- Robyn: 1 year!
- Katie Mallon: 6 years!
- Steve M: 23 years!
- Leticia Ortiz: 5 years!
- Roger: 1 year!
- Rakis Wende Nikiema: 4 years!
- Sarah: 1 year!
- Ibrahim Sulieman: 1 year!
- Michelle Taft: 17 years!

09/14/2026

We might only celebrate DSP Recognition Week in September, but we appreciate you every day of the year! Thank you!!

09/14/2026

Well said!

09/14/2026

Here is a summary of what is currently playing out re: people's right to live in their own home in the community.

Please advocate to defend community integration:
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

Another civil rights attack

09/10/2026

"The federal government is switching sides in a closely watched disability rights case and is now seeking to do away with rules requiring that people with disabilities be served in the community.

The U.S. Department of Justice alongside Texas, Alaska, Florida, Louisiana and Montana want to drop all references to the phrase “most integrated setting” in Department of Health and Human Services’ regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Doing so would go back on decades of precedent, disability advocates say.
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“Switching sides on this type of fundamental disability rights issue is pretty unprecedented,” she said. “The integration mandate has been one of the most important rights that people with disabilities have. It has enabled people with disabilities to live, work and receive services in their own homes and communities and to have the same kinds of lives as people without disabilities.”"

This is unacceptable. Make your voice heard: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

The federal government is switching sides in a closely watched disability rights case and is now seeking to do away with rules requiring that people with disabilities be served in the community.

09/02/2026

Another quick advocacy opportunity to help protect the rights of people with disabilities to live in the community. Thank you!

Tell Your Governor to Sign the Commitment and Protect the Disability Community

08/11/2026

We are so grateful for our amazing employees and the dedication, compassion, and care you bring to your work every day. Your commitment to supporting people with disabilities in their homes and communities makes a meaningful difference. Your kindness, hard work, and willingness to go the extra mile do not go unnoticed! Thank you for being such an important part of Options. We appreciate all that you do!

🎉 Happy August Work Anniversaries! 🎉

- Abdinur Alas: 9 years!
- Liz Becker: 12 years!
- Timeca Echols: 2 years!
- Momodou Gibba: 1 year!
- Adnan Hasan: 5 years!
- Miranda Huddleston: 4 years!
- Kendall: 1 year+!
- Sam Jensen: 2 years!
- Shirley Jonas: 28 years!
- Banlieman: 1 year!
- Felix Edoe Mensah: 8 years!
- Clinton Richardson: 5 years!
- Levi: 3 years!
- Kari Steindorf: 2 years!
- Helen Wright: 20 years!