Disability Rights South Dakota

05/29/2026

Sharing for the DD Council who is looking for public comment:

The South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities has created draft goals for our upcoming state plan and is seeking public comment. The public comment period will be open from May 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026. Please utilize this survey to provide your feedback. If you would prefer a paper copy to provide feed back, please email Jessica.lamb@state.sd.us. If you have questions, you can also email jessica.lamb@state.sd.us or call 605-773-6369.



We appreciate your feedback



https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JB3DX6X

05/28/2026

DRSD will be moving into summer hours starting May 29th until September 4th, 2026. We will be open Monday to Thursday 8-12 (noon) and 1-5pm. Friday we are open from 8-12 (noon).

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

05/19/2026

When we focus on the person and not the diagnosis, we create more supportive conversations about mental health. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/18/2026

📍📍📍📍Today is your last day to register to Vote. See your county auditor today! Your voice matters. 📍📍📍📍

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05/15/2026

3 more days to register to vote for the June election. Talk to your county auditor or call DRSD at 1-800-658-4782 for more information.

05/13/2026

*ADVOCACY WORKS!*

The South Dakota Attorney General’s office has withdrawn from Texas v. Kennedy!!!

Disability Rights South Dakota wishes to thank everyone who spoke up to express their concerns about the potential impact that this case could have on civil rights protections for people with disabilities – especially those people who rely on community-based services.

Also, a big THANK YOU to the South Dakota Attorney General’s office and the Office of the Governor for being willing to receive input from, and being sensitive to the concerns of, families and self-advocates. Your openness to listening thoughtfully to people with disabilities, families, and the broader disability community showed a genuine commitment to understanding every perspective before making this final decision.

As of today the following States remain as plaintiffs in the case: Texas, Alaska, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Montana.