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Stand Up, Inc. Celebrates 6 Years

Stand Up, Inc. — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:25:54 +0000

September 1 marks Stand Up, Inc.'s sixth year of providing employment services to individuals with disabilities in Virginia. In that time we have grown from primarily serving Lynchburg, Virginia to covering the majority of central, south-side and southwest Virginia.We've come a long way since September 1, 2009 and we're looking forward to continued growth in […]

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Anxiety Disorders

Stand Up, Inc. — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:49:31 +0000

A person that may be struggling with an anxiety disorder should let another person know about physical sensations, anxieties, or phobias. Since anxiety disorders do not disappear until they're dealt with, it is critical to inform someone that can help. If a person does not seem to understand right away, talk to another trusted adult. […]

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The Secret To Employee Motivation (Infographic)

Stand Up, Inc. — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:36:54 +0000

Do you ever wonder what really motivates employees? Is it money, recognition, or even something as simple as having a feeling of belonging? Hopefully the infographic below will help to answer some of those questions. Check it out and share your thoughts. What motivates you? […]

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Typewriter Artist

Stand Up, Inc. — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:18:03 +0000

Every so often, life throws us a curve. It doesn't seem fair or deserved most of the time. But, with the right attitude we can take a not so good situation and turn it into something incredibly powerful. Paul Smith was born with severe cerebral palsy, a disease that causes debilitating physical disability. Did Paul […]

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Employment First

Stand Up, Inc. — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:56:31 +0000

Employment First A belief that employment in the general workforce is the first and preferred outcome in the provision of publicly funded services for all working age citizens with disabilities, regardless of level of disability. For many people that receive state funded services, the idea of employment has almost been an afterthought, especially for people […]

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