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84 Days Isn't Always the Magic Number

So many times, an employer finds they have reached a crossroad, that point when an employee has reached the end of Family Medical Leave (FMLA) entitlement of 12 weeks. 12 weeks of FMLA equal 84 calendar days, what is an employer to do?

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Layers of Laws

Statements in this post should only be considered informal information and not a source of legal advice.

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Assistive Technology Series: Technology for Visual Disabilities

About Visual Disabilities

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A Map to Inclusion

My husband and I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Paris many years ago. We chose to stay in a cozy little Auberge (inn) located in the suburbs many kilometers outside of Paris.

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Why is ADA Training Important?

“Sighted or blind, Deaf or hearing, each of us holds just the tiniest fraction of the world's wisdom. Admitting we don't know everything will aid us on this trek for knowledge.” –Haben Girma

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The Price to Pay for Hearing

Since I have three out of five senses that are functioning, it requires a funnel of money out of my own pocket to ensure use of my two senses that aren’t up to par.

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True, False or It Depends?

  1. The ADA requires that public buildings, such as retail stores, install automatic doors. 
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Finding Our Place in the World

South Dakota is home to the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Tribes as part of the Očeti Sakówi (7 Council Fires Nation).  Between 8-10% (77,000) of South Dakota’s population identify as Native American according to the US Census Bureau (2020) with an e

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Work Based Learning Experiences: Creating Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

As the school year comes to a close many high school students look for and obtain summer work.  Most of us had an opportunity to work during the summer.  These opportunities had a number of benefits above and beyond the paycheck.  They taught us w

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PTSD Awareness Month

WHAT IS PTSD?