Annual NDEAM Training Event
A hands-on workplace learning experience held each October.
Each October, the Workplace Disability Network of the Black Hills brings
employers, supervisors, human resource professionals, workforce partners, and
community leaders together for an interactive training experience in recognition of
National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
2026 Event Details
Choose the location that works best for you.
The same NDEAM training experience will be offered in both Rapid City and Deadwood.
Rapid City
October 8, 2026
The Monument,
The Alpine & Ponderosa Rooms
Registration coming soon
Deadwood
October 14, 2026
The Lodge at Deadwood,
Pine Crest B
Registration coming soon
Hayden’s Story
An interactive workplace training experience built for WDNBH’s
annual NDEAM event.
Hayden’s Story places participants in the role of an employee navigating workplace accommodations and seeking support. Through interactive scenarios, participants encounter communication challenges, uncertainty, and workplace barriers that can make the process harder to navigate.
Experience the Process
Navigate workplace situations from Hayden’s perspective.
Recognize the Barriers
Explore how communication, paperwork, privacy, and unclear processes can make it harder
for an employee to seek support.
Apply What You Learn
Take practical ideas back to your workplace to strengthen communication and employee support.
Who Should Attend
The annual NDEAM Training Event is designed for professionals who influence workplace culture, employee support, hiring,
and day-to-day workplace practices.
Business owners and organizational leaders
Human resource professionals
Supervisors and managers
Workforce development professionals
Vocational rehabilitation professionals
Employment specialists
Community partners
Our Sponsors & Partners
Hayden’s Story is made possible through the support of our program sponsors.
Their investment helps WDNBH develop, maintain, and improve
the curriculum used during the annual NDEAM Training Event.
Black Hills Lifestyle
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Board of Service to the Blind &
Visually Impaired
Board of Vocational Rehabilitation
South Dakota Department of
Human Services
Statewide Independent Living Council
We are grateful for their continued support of practical
workplace education and stronger employer practices.
Event details, registration information, and updates are posted here as they become available. Check back for the latest information on each year’s NDEAM Training Event.
Stay Connected to the
Annual NDEAM Training Event
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The Morning Blend
Join us for our quarterly training series designed to help employers build more accommodating and accessible workplaces. Each session focuses on practical strategies and real-world solutions you can apply immediately in your business. Go to our training page to learn more about upcoming trainings!
NDEAM
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. WDNBH is marking the occasion with our annual training event. This year, we are piloting a brand-new interactive experience!
Learn more on our NDEAM Event Page!