Getting Down to Business: Hiring People with Disabilities
Video: Through a program called "Getting Down to Business", SDRA partnered with the South Dakota Department of Human Services, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to provide information to employers.
Able to Work: Aaaron Ready
In this segment of the “Able to Work” series by KOTA, meet Aaron – an inspiring young man who overcomes disabilities on a daily basis and does whatever it takes to get the job done. Aaron Ready is a legally blind auto body technician at Rick’s Auto Body Shop.
Able to Work: Bobbie Jo Palmer
In this segment of “Able to Work”, KOTA talks with Bobbie Jo Palmer – a McDonald’s employee who has cerebral palsy. Although she has learning disabilities, her unique gifts make her a valued employee at the local Spearfish McDonald's franchise.
Able to Work: Pam Fisher
In this segment of “Able to Work”, KOTA news talks with Pam Fisher who makes it look easy. Pam manages and trains at the Rapid City Wendy's restaurant, and her blindness and deteriorating eye problems don't slow her down.
Ability for Hire: Pizza Ranch
There is a lot that needs to happen before the doors at Pizza Ranch happen, and while there are many hard workers at the restaurant – two employees stand out. Meet Sarah & Nick.