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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all aspects of living, including public life, jobs, schools,…

Daniel has been with Black Hills Works since 1990 and currently lives at Indiana. Greeting everyone with a warm smile, Daniel is a kind, gentle person that likes listening to music (except Phil Collins), doing…

Kama has been part of Black Hills Works for over 23 years. In November 2021, Kama moved to Black Gap for a smaller living situation. Shortly after she moved, Kama fell and broke her ankle,…

Over a year ago, Waylon joined the Black Hills Works family, moving into Wright Street. The transition was a rough one for Waylon. Staff found it difficult to communicate with him, and he struggled with…

Over four years ago, Deanna walked into Suzie Cappa Art Center and Gallery (SCAC) with a loom wand and asked if help was needed at the art center. She has been a devoted volunteer ever…

Founded in 2008, Flutter Productions, part of Black Hills Works, was the first all-ability dance and theater company in South Dakota and remains one of less than 20 across the country. Flutter Productions produces original,…

As a Black Hills Works volunteer, Makenzie Ovenstone fills a vital need by teaching staff ASL (American Sign Language) in several homes where the people we support have hearing loss as well as other disabilities.

As some of you may remember from the December 2021 Workplace that Tracy was approved for a Habitat for Humanity house. For Tracy to qualify for a home, she worked extremely hard over the last…