Disability Rights South Dakota

08/27/2025

The South Dakota Self Advocates for change (SDSAC) were involved in the SD Conference on Developmental Disabilities the last couple of days. The conference's focus theme was 'Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change.' These Self Advocates were able to demonstrate their skills in public speaking by helping to present the Leadership Awards at the conference.

08/22/2025

Telemedicine, often referred to as telehealth, is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to provide healthcare services remotely. This allows patients and healthcare providers to communicate and access care when they are not in the same physical location. Check with your provider for their telehealth services.

Explore how telemedicine is reshaping healthcare delivery and patient engagement in this informative episode. ...

08/13/2025

The DD Council would like to hear from you!!

The SD Council on Developmental Disabilities needs your input!

08/13/2025

Friday is the DEADLINE for registering for the 2025 DD Conference! Get your tickets today! see below for details

Deadline to register for the South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities is August 15. Get your spot today!

Dates: August 26–27, 2025
Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center
Theme: Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change

This 2-day statewide event brings together individuals with developmental disabilities, families, professionals, and community partners to learn, connect, and lead change.

Conference Tracks Include:
- Early Childhood
- Transition
- Mental Health & Challenging Behaviors
- Advocacy
- Accessibility & Inclusion

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-dakota-conference-on-developmental-disabilities-tickets-1225420007229?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawMHOAVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYm5aaVdwVlo3YnRZTVFKAR4a-8Xinx1mS0M8cmy4rioojdFWEpqMH-BxqzVSQ_k-fLUqp6yZ-ivFp7NdVQ_aem_LbL14ZnEzqAyGzYwcA3xNw

View Agenda at a Glance: https://www.sddisabilitytips.org/Portals/4/2025%20Agenda%20at%20a%20Glance_Accessible.pdf?ver=6DVNIJvWDiPslQW2Btxxhg%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawMHOCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYm5aaVdwVlo3YnRZTVFKAR6Wyr8BS8OgCDqRqBeiryiqRzW4EHYRgG1MNuY2xuPovkPjfYthUSdNkJjWSQ_aem_pb4c9kPpyVOAl1dpgGQjUg

Let’s come together to celebrate strengths and inspire meaningful change across South Dakota!

08/11/2025

Keep an eye on your Social Security benefits. If you believe you have been overpaid, contact Social Security and do not spend that money!

Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce t...

08/06/2025

Have you noticed you haven't been receiving statements or other correspondence through the mail from Social Security? They have made everything digital for you: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/

A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.

07/26/2025

Come celebrate 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act, the event is being held at Levitt at the Falls today 7/26/2025 from 5pm-930pm. Cant wait to see you there!

07/21/2025

📌📌📌📌📌Reminder: This week!!!! 📌📌📌📌📌

⚫️Community Support Providers, State and Federal Efficiencies Interim Committee meeting -2nd meeting
⚫️July 23rd 930am CDT, Room 414 at the Capitol Building in Pierre SD

This committee is working to identify potential ways to streamline services across the two waiver programs to
improve efficiency and better match the ongoing reduced funding of the reimbursement methodologies.

You can visit https://sdlegislature.gov/Interim/Committee/508/Detail for more information and previous meeting audio/agenda.

07/18/2025

The University of Minnesota is currently working on a study looking at ways to expand access to behavioral health and mental health care for children of families in rural upper Midwest who are highly mobile or geographically dispersed. They are excited to announce an upcoming focus group to gather feedback on the challenges and barriers that families of children with mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral health needs and their providers in the rural upper Midwest face. Your insights and feedback are invaluable and will help them improve services and expand access to care.

More details about this focus group and a link to the registration survey can be found here: https://z.umn.edu/ajg1

Contact us at tele4families@umn.edu with any questions

07/17/2025

Did you know that today is World Emoji Day?? What is your favorite emoji that you use❓❓❓
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