by Joey Ste Marie | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hello LIFE friends! Wishing you a joyful, fantastic and restful summer! As we officially settle into what I think of as the brightest time of the year, I want to take a moment to pause and reflect on some of our achievements so far, as well as some of the happenings...
by Joey Ste Marie | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Now that the winter chill has set in (and my goodness, is that not the truth these last two weeks, winter freeze more like it!), please grab a warm drink and cuddly blanket and take a moment to reflect on the amazing – wonderful year we just experienced and as...
by Joey Ste Marie | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we close our 25th Anniversary blog series, it feels fitting to end where everything begins, with connection. Over the past year, we’ve reflected on our mission, vision, guiding principles, incredible team, and the many ways Innovative LIFE Options and In the...
by Joey Ste Marie | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Beginning In the late 1980s, a group of forward-thinkers were convinced there was a better way to support people with intellectual disabilities. They knew that everyone deserves the same things— freedom, self-direction, meaningful relationships, and a place in the...
by Joey Ste Marie | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Decisions, Decisions… We All Need a Hand! Life is full of choices. Some are small, like “What’s for dinner?” others feel huge, like “Should I move?” or “What’s next for me?” No one makes every decision alone, and that’s where assisted decision-making comes in. It’s...
by Joey Ste Marie | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
When the pandemic hit in 2020, it felt like the world had flipped upside down. Overnight, coffee chats, community gatherings, and in-person meetings, ‘poof’, disappeared. As Resource Coordinators at Innovative Life Options (LIFE), we had to rethink everything, and...
