In 2005, the only bank branch that served the Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska closed. An island community only accessible by boat or float plane, Metlakatla was left without a way to easily access basic financial services. Community employees struggled to cash payroll
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Historically, museums have been defined as buildings where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. But, many museums have evolved into education centers that actively engage with surrounding communities (including those that
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for persons with disabilities was 10.5 percent in 2016, about twice that of those without disabilities (4.6 percent). Often individuals with disabilities want to work but lack access