The history of rights for people with disabilities in the big picture is fairly new. Because of the life expectancy of people with disabilities, many of the pioneers have passed on. This is a biography of the first teacher to teach children in a public school in West Milwaukee in 1962.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On September 1st, 2015 the Rapid City Journal reported a story about how South Dakota is making advances in workplace diversity. Sarah B. Haider reported how one Rapid City business is helping to change the mind set of South Dakota businesses.