The Center for Disabilities of SD

04/07/2026

Join the American Academy of Pediatrics Developmental Surveillance and Screening ECHO Series, a 10-session learning experience designed to strengthen your ability to support children’s healthy development.

Through this interactive series, participants will build skills, expand knowledge, and gain confidence in the early identification of developmental delays and disabilities. You’ll also enhance your approach to developmental surveillance and screening using practical, evidence-based strategies.

This series highlights and promotes the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. resources, equipping you with tools to better serve children and families in your care.

Schedule: Tuesdays, bi-weekly at 12:00 PM CT
Dates: April 21 through August 25

Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019c90d551c37dfdbc53848cb7fab07a

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your impact and improve developmental outcomes for children in your community.

04/03/2026

Check out Uniquely Yours Specialized Care’s update.

Hi! Thank you for your interest in Uniquely Yours. We're opening a specialized care program supporting children and young adults with disabilities and complex medical needs. This is not a formal application, just a quick way for us to learn more about you and see if we might be a good fit. If it see...

04/02/2026

Join us for ADOS-2: Accurate Coding & Considerations (Virtual)!

This session is a great refresher designed to enhance your understanding of the ADOS-2 assessment, with a focus on accurate coding and thoughtful evaluation of behaviors. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your skills or revisit key concepts, this training is a valuable opportunity to grow your confidence and knowledge.

Date: Apr. 27
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CDT
Location: Online

Cost: $75

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ados-2-accurate-coding-considerations-virtual-tickets-1984060931656?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/01/2026

Don't forget to register!

During the Summer of 2026, we will be offering An Introduction to DeafBlindness and DeafBlindness: Communication Strategies. This is a professional development opportunity through a collaboration with the University of South Dakota (USD) DeafBlind Program.

The courses will run from June 9 to August 7, 2026. Learn more about the courses at the registration link below.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-development-concentration-in-deafblindness-tickets-1983626256531?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ6BqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwT3hWZjQ3bjhNdHZVM2ZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnD57OqwZrrro4Vcm6tMJaj7l3VNv22vWnVnbvT8RzppFh98QAxgjZF_tuTK_aem_tIUl4ll4xvQfZq5D43le9Q

03/30/2026

SD Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs is hosting a Golf Tournament Fundraiser. All funds raised go to supporting Deaf & Hard of Hearing youth camps in South Dakota.

Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location:
Spring Creek Golf Course
27122 480th Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7vHm_iZ7ms8BwMnAEOh2yrEPdsESyzAdqei57K2Hsiq0DRQ/viewform

Contact: Lance Sigdestad at lsigdestad@sddrop.org

03/27/2026

Another great feature on the ‘Seven Art Movement’ exhibit at the Washington Pavilion. Don’t miss it.

Thank you Pigeon605 for sharing this awesome opportunity for the community.

"As blind people, now we can mentally see what you're seeing on the canvas." This new exhibition is one of the latest ways the Washington Pavilion is becoming more accessible.

03/26/2026

Have you had a chance to visit the Seven Art Movements Exhibition at the Washington Pavilion? If not, it’s definitely worth adding to your list.

This impactful exhibit invites visitors to experience art through touch, highlighting seven major art movements from the Renaissance to Expressionism, with inspiration from artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer, and Vincent van Gogh.

The exhibit is on display through the end of May.

When we move together, we expand access. We hope you take the opportunity to experience it.

03/25/2026

The March Community Connections Newsletter just dropped! Take a look and see what’s happening, what’s coming up, and how we’re making an impact together. Read here: https://www.usd.edu/-/media/Project/USD/DotEdu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/Sanford-School-of-Medicine/Research-and-Outreach-Centers/Center-For-Disabilities/Information-and-Resources/Final-CD-Community-Connections-March-2026_ADA.pdf?rev=243333a221e944e58a9e2471683a7a14&hash=1B51CF6D8474CA144AB5EFA71D588AB8

03/24/2026

Another full day today for Dr. D and our SD LEND trainees!

03/24/2026

Time is ticking! Just days left to get your art submission in by Friday for The City of Sioux Falls' 13th Annual Artability Exhibit. Help spread the word.

Find the form here:
https://www.siouxfalls.gov/activities-recreation/events-venues/community-events-performances/artability?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvkU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaSnd3ME9YNjA0ZGtJSGJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlYqPoYpR9hwyXTQITWpMtuSNRK_5THOCpnavrwLk5nNH6LKMiSvuYvWm39w_aem_K88YQJ9moxgyVIgL75wWew

ArtAbility is an exhibit for artists with disabilities sponsored by the Sioux Falls Mayor's Disability Awareness & Accessibility Review Board (DAARB). It our opportunity to showcase artwork as a means of self-expression.

03/24/2026

Don’t forget to registered yet!

The Center for Rural Health Improvement at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine invites you to attend our Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Trainings:

Friday, May 1, 2026
The Monument Convention Center (444 Mt. Rushmore Rd N.)”
Rapid City, SD
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
Registration Due by April 20th

Thursday, May 14, 2026
USD Sanford School of Medicine’s Health Science Center (1400 W 22nd St.)
Sioux Falls, SD
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration Due by May 1st

Use this one link to register for either training. https://southdakota.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yt1zMV24ycWZca?fbclid=IwY2xjawQfqIpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLT0xBSkRmNVpRUFNzeDdNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtPBfdFaeojhg7AAGNGagVlVwi-aGjGbSJkbu_gWvjHQuRx1aq_Tj-dyXK-R_aem_CyM9pqp0l1qLxh19x3BxXw

These free trainings will feature expert speakers with sessions primarily designed for physicians, medical learners, students, and healthcare professionals, especially for those working in a rural setting. While the content is medically and clinically focused, the trainings are open to anyone interested in learning more about opioid use disorder, substance use, and treatment and care management.

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for both. Up to eight hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be for the Rapid City training. An application for CME credits is pending for Sioux Falls.

*Students: Opportunity to practice with a simulated patient clinical experience from 1 - 5pm in Sioux Falls training. Pre-Registration required.

This training is funded in part by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Provider’s Clinical Support System–Universities Grant.

For questions, contact crhi@usd.edu or (605) 357‑1561.