Harrisburg Disability Awareness Commission

04/10/2026

The Harrisburg High School Unified Chapter will be participating in the South Dakota Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Saturday, April 18th.

Use the link below to support them. 50% of funds will stay with our local high school chapter.

I'm excited to take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics South Dakota. This organization's mission of inclusion is important to us, and I'm proud to help them make a difference. Please support us by giving to our page. Every dollar counts! Thank you.

04/09/2026

In partnership with the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce, we awarded our Disability Advocate Impact Awards to two local businesses this last December.

Our Employment Inclusion Award went to Circle K.

Accessibility in Action was awarded to Union Social.

The other nominees for these awards were; Yakkity Yak Coffee Shack, Dollar General, and Best Buddies of South Dakota.

Thank you for those who nominated these great local organizations!

Nominations for 2026 will open up later this year. Keep an eye out for examples of inclusion in our community!

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Harrisburg Community Library! This will be such a positive addition to our wonderful library and community!

For immediate release | April 8, 2026 ALA awards $3.5 million in library accessibility funding to 300 small and rural libraries in the fourth and final round of the grant initiative CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the fourth and final round of recipients of its Li...

04/02/2026

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

The theme for 2026 is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” emphasizing the dignity, worth, and inclusion of all autistic individuals. This theme focuses on recognizing the unique strengths of autistic people and fostering a more inclusive world in health, education, and employment.

03/21/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛🧬🧦

🥳 Happy World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛🧬🧦

03/04/2026

Words matter.

What words will you choose?

Choose to Include

02/27/2026

Thankful for how our community helps spread awareness and celebrates this special day! 🧬

02/22/2026

A perfect way to celebrate Rare Disease Day!

Cookies + awareness = 😍

Contact Sugar Palace By Emily to order your cookies.

🦓🩷💙💜💚🦓

Celebrate Rare Disease Day on the 28th with something sweet 💜
Pre-order your cookies today and help spread awareness one bite at a time! We will have these availible the 27th and 28th.

02/20/2026

Rare Disease Day is 8 days away.
How are you going to celebrate?

01/13/2026

Are you the next DAC member?

12/18/2025

Interested in joining our commission?

12/06/2025

We are set up and ready for Santa and Mrs. Claus to come to town.

We are so excited for our 4th year of Sensory Santa.

We look forward to seeing you from 8:30- 10:30 tomorrow morning!