October Marking Disability Employment Awareness Month

imgresThe South Dakota Department of Human Services has been sponsoring a number of programs around the state to mark October as “Disability Employment Awareness” month.
At an event in Yankton, Maria Flores, a program manager for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission talked about hiring a person with disabilities, and some issues employers may have…

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Flores says many employers are worried about the costs that may be needed to make accommodations for those that may need assistance…

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Flores says some people with disabilities may not want to attempt to look for a job…

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Flores says her office can work with any employer that may have questions about their responsibilities.