by Sharla Svennes, Assistant United States Attorney Often my best days at the office are the days I’m met with Dan Langdon’s genuine smile on my walk in. Many times, I’ve been pulled from the continual organizing, planning, contemplating, and strategizing inside my own head by the authentic friendliness radiating from Dan’s grin as he […]
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News for June 2024 Board Member Blog: ADA Awareness 100+ Women Who Care The Olmstead Effect: Celebrating 25 Years of Positive Change EDR Business Survey Disability Inclusion Partner Nominations If you would like more information about employing a person with a disability, please contact us! ADA Awareness by EDR Board Chair Bonnie Duffy The Americans with Disabilities
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The reasons why businesses may struggle with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can vary based on several factors. Employment Disability Resources can provide solutions tochallenges businesses encounter. Here are some common reasons why businesses may have difficulty complying with the ADA: 1. Lack of Awareness or Understanding: One significant reason for noncompliance is a
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by Bonnie Duffy, Chair, EDR Board of Directors The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is widely recognized for its positive impact on promoting accessibility and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Compliance is crucial. My best friend has used a wheelchair most of her life. Our group sometimes faces challenges with going to events, eating
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Mental Health Awareness Month by EDR Board Member Dawn Ingalls Hey everyone! I’m Dawn Ingalls, Talent Development Consultant at Avera Health. For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Board Member with Employment Disability Resources. I’m deeply passionate about this organization because it offers vital employment resources for both employers
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Hey everyone! I’m Dawn Ingalls, Talent Development Consultant at Avera Health. For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Board Member with Employment Disability Resources. I’m deeply passionate about this organization because it offers vital employment resources for both employers and individuals with disabilities. Some disabilities, like mental health conditions, might not
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month by EDR Board Member Joel Sylvester My father was diagnosed at a very young age at 40 years old with Parkinson’s. He still had the same knowledge, had the same passion, all of the same skills, just, his body wasn’t able to function in quite the same way. Hello, everybody. My name
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Hello, everybody. My name is Joel Sylvester. I am on the Employment Disability Resources Board and have been for several years. I am one of the owners at Five Star Call Centers and have worked with a variety of different people with a variety of different disabilities over the last 25 years.
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Business Spotlight- The Effortless Bow The Effortless Bow is an inclusive studio that employs adults with intellectual disabilities including autism and Down Syndrome. They make and sell bows in an environment where everyone feels supported. The mission of The Effortless Bow is to create enjoyable and meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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My name is Parker Hanson and I am a board member for Employment Disability Resources. A fun fact about me, I was born without my left hand and overcame my disability to play professional baseball. I am proud to say I am 1 of 2 people ever to play professional baseball with only one hand,
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