Recognizing dysregulation in the workplace, and understanding how to support them a blog post by Kimberly Van Ryn I hope you had some regulated moments this week and did some exploring into your nervous system. Did you notice your own…
The Expert Talk: Trauma-Informed Leadership – How to make your team feel safe and supported
Trauma-Informed Leadership – How to make your team feel safe and supported by Kimberly Van Ryn as featured on The Expert Talk As we head towards closing out 2023 in a few short months it is no secret that the…
The Expert Talk: How small adjustments can make massive & inclusive differences at work
How small adjustments can make massive & inclusive differences at work by Kimberly Van Ryn as featured on The Expert Talk We got the email one dreary winter afternoon: “Can you come educate our restaurant staff in how to be…
The Expert Talk: How Unmasking Helps Neurodivergent Employees to Work Better
by Kimberly Van Ryn as featured on The Expert Talk Masking at work; it’s a big concept to unpack, but if we start with the definition and energy of the word “masking” we might be able to travel quickly to…
In The Media: Orangeville Horticultural Society
June 1, 2023 By Sam Odrowski A not-for-profit organization and a social enterprise are teaming up to teach people with disabilities how to grow food from the comfort of their homes. The Orangeville Horticultural Society is partnering with Branching Out…
Celebrating Women – Family Transition Place
Each year in conjunction with International Women’s Day, Family Transition Place releases a magazine celebrating women. This year, our founder, Kimberly Van Ryn, was asked to write an article for the publication. Find it here: 2023 Celebrating Women Magazine https://issuu.com/familytransitionplace/docs/cw_magazine_2023_issuu…
‘Making people feel welcome’:
‘Making people feel welcome’: Bluebird Café and Grill receives accessibility training from Branching Out Support Services By Sam Odrowski Creating a space where all patrons feel comfortable and welcome has become top of mind for a well-known eatery in downtown…
In The Media – Innovation Guelph
In The Media – Innovation Guelph In The Media – Innovation Guelph – Continuing the conversation – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion. Kimberley Van Ryn, founder of Branching Out, a social enterprise that provides community supports for individuals with neurodiversity and their families,…
Branching Out celebrates third anniversary supporting the neurodiverse community
Branching Out celebrates third anniversary supporting the neurodiverse community By Sam Odrowski Branching Out Support Services (BOSS), an organization that serves adults with neurodiversities, marked its three-year anniversary last week. The social enterprise, located at 5 First Street, first opened…
In The Media – Orangeville granola initiative feeds the community in more ways than one
Orangeville granola initiative feeds the community in more ways than one Thank you to Matthew Strader from the Orangeville Banner for this wonderful article. A granola made by those who are neurodiverse, to support those who are neurodiverse Lack of…