ISS Announces 1st Annual Pet Photo Contest for ISS Participants!

If you are an ISS Self-Direction Participant with a great photo of you and your Pet, we’d like to see it! DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUAY 28.

Big Changes to the Multi-Factor Authentication!

On Monday, 1/23/2023, at 12 PM, the Portal will be updated with changes to the One-Time Passcodes (OTP). Please see the changes below: 1. No more default method – Upon login, existing users will see the following window and will select which method to receive the OTP, either by Email or Text message. New users […]

ISS Hosts Canadian Visitors

In April 2022, ISS Staff travelled to Miami, FL along with colleagues from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration to present at the ANCOR National Conference. Conference attendees were able to learn about Self-Direction at ISS through a presentation on our sustainability report and by viewing our documentary Self-Direction: Make Your Own Path. […]

Important Announcements!!

ISS is reinstating the FAPTO Policy Participants and or their Designee can choose to allow Staff to be paid under the Family Approved Paid Time Off policy for up to 20 hours in a calendar year as long as their Self-Directed Budget can afford it and it is approved by Independent Support Services. FAPTO is at the […]

TAX FORM NEWS

Attention Payroll Paid Employees: As always, W-2 forms will be mailed and available online on or before January 31st.  You do not need to contact us to request them they will be automatically sent and made available in your UKG (Formerly called UltiPro).  If, in February, you still have not received it you should contact […]

Accounts Payable Helpful Hints

Upload Process AP here! This week’s focus is the portal upload process. Clickable links to more detailed walkthroughs can be found throughout this email. Take a look! Submit your expenses by uploading through the portal. Ensure all images are clear and legible. If using a smartphone, the best way to take photos is by using the […]

Accounts Payable Helpful Hints

General Information Hello from AP! We know that the process of completing forms, collecting documentation, and uploading expenses can sometimes get a bit overwhelming. Over the next few weeks, we will be sending you bite-sized emails with helpful hints and reminders to hopefully make the reimbursement process smoother and easier! Please take a look, and […]

OTP Portal Issue Resolved!

The issue with our OTP (one time passcodes) on the Portal has been resolved and they have been re-enabled.  All users will once again be required to enter the code they receive via text or email (based on the preferences they set) in order to log into the Portal.  For more information on OTPs and […]