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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has awarded regional employer awards to businesses that support employing people with disabilities.

In a release, it was announced that the State Rehabilitation Council and the division selected the full-service retirement community from among eight regional employer award recipients. Touchmark representatives accepted the award during a recognition luncheon hosted at the division’s annual training conference held late last month in Bismarck.

“The award honors North Dakota business owners and employers for their efforts to support, develop and inspire individuals with disabilities to achieve employment goals and to reach their full potential in their community,” the release states.

The Harris Machinery Company of Oakes was one of the several state businesses awarded. Award nominees and recipients have established ongoing partnerships with the division and its eight regional offices.

Acting DVR Division Director Robyn Throlson said, “I am honored to be able to recognize this year’s business award recipients. They include a variety of businesses that are willing to hire individuals based on their unique strengths and abilities. By looking beyond the disability, these employers are able to meet their workforce needs. Some of these employees have become long-term employees who have been promoted within their respective businesses. DVR is looking forward to helping other employers with their recruitment and retention needs in the coming year.”