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The Works Released!

November 7, 2023 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Our last issue of The Works in 2023 is now available! This issue concludes our 65th anniversary year and provides a glimpse of our history through excerpts of articles published…

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The Impact of a DSP: Sheila and Waylon

September 12, 2023 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Waylon joined Black Hills Works two years ago, moving from the South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield to participate in our behavioral health program. He loves to be outside, go to the park, and…

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The Works – Q3 2023

August 22, 2023 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

The most recent edition of the The Works newsletter is now available! In this edition of The Works, you will meet Peggy and Tracy, just two of our 65 faces for 65…

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Hettich Family Establishes Special Olympics Memorial Fund

August 15, 2023 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Sports were everything to Gary Hettich. Born with Down syndrome in 1967, Gary’s parents, Linda and Dennis, never considered “sending him away” as some professionals encouraged.  “Gary never felt he was different,”…

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Parents’ Advocacy Inspires All-Ability Theater

June 25, 2023 | Black Hills Works Newsroom

Today, thanks to community support, Flutter Productions is a vibrant part of Black Hills Works, providing theater opportunities for people of all abilities.  The inspiration for Flutter Productions and all-ability performing arts in…

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