SD EHDI Collaborative

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

Today is the last day to register!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 IS THE VERY LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER!

If you forgot to register, no worries! We still have a few spots left in Section 2.

Classes started September 10 with the last day to join September 22. Spread the word to any educator in SD who might be interested!

Here's the link to sign up! https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=25FA-80714

09/22/2025

An opportunity for Brookings area folks!

We're partnering with the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee to host another 8-week American Sign Language Class! This class will run every Wednesday at 6:00pm from September 24-November 19 (with no class on 10/15).

In this class, you'll learn basic American Sign Language from a trained instructor. Please only register if you can make it to all of the sessions, as each class builds on the previous one.

Registration is open now! Register online at http://bit.ly/regbpl

If registration fills up, please feel free to register on the waitlist! Sometimes spots for programs open up, and having people on a waitlist helps us know if we should offer a program again in the future.

09/22/2025

🔥 Learn about Fire Safety! 🔥

Join us Saturday, October 18, from 9–10:30 AM at Fire Station 10 (320 S Whitewood Cir, Sioux Falls).
This event is designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing — learn home escape plans, cooking safety, and the importance of smoke alarms and bed shakers.

Sioux Falls Police and 911 Operators will also be there to answer questions!

Sioux Falls Police Department
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
SD Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs
Hands & Voices - South Dakota
Metro Communications

Image Description: A flyer with a red and white color scheme promotes a Fire Safety event.

At the top, there is a red banner with illustrations of hands spelling “FIRE SAFETY” in American Sign Language fingerspelling. Below that, bold red text reads:

“Saturday, October 18
9–10:30 A.M.”

Underneath, it lists the location in bold:
“Fire Station 10
320 S Whitewood Cir, Sioux Falls SD”

The next section has a red background with white text:
“Join us to learn about fire safety!”

A paragraph explains that the event is designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It mentions topics such as home escape plans, cooking safety, and the importance of working smoke alarms and bed shakers.

A smaller orange section highlights:
“New this year, Sioux Falls Police and Metro Communications (911 Operators) will be joining us. They will be available to answer questions and provide insight into their roles and operations.”

To the right is a large image of a red fire truck with the label “TRUCK 3” on the bumper.

At the bottom are five logos:

1. Sioux Falls Police badge

2. Sioux Falls Fire & Rescue shield

3. SD DROP logo (two hands making a sign)

4. Hands & Voices South Dakota logo (black handprint with text)

5. Metro Communications logo (yellow and black square design)

09/22/2025

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 IS THE VERY LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER!

If you forgot to register, no worries! We still have a few spots left in Section 2.

Classes started September 10 with the last day to join September 22. Spread the word to any educator in SD who might be interested!

Here's the link to sign up! https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=25FA-80714

09/21/2025

Support for your journey starts here!

The Great Plains Tribal Health Home Visiting Program is now enrolling families in Rapid City, Rapid Valley, and Mission, SD! 🌟

Expecting parents and caregivers of children 0-5 years old, this program offers free, in-home support for health, development, and parenting. Together, let’s nurture brighter futures for our tribal communities.

Contact Terri Rattler today at 605-721-1922 to learn more and sign up!

09/19/2025

Did you know? When babies are born with cytomegalovirus, it can impact their health. Find out what condition is most common in this bonus round of The Nation's Health quiz, sponsored by American Academy of Pediatrics : https://bit.ly/ccmvquiz

09/18/2025

The University of South Dakota is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Kathleen CM Campbell Audiology Lectureship Series, taking place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls beginning at 5:00pm, in just a couple of weeks. We are excited to host Dr. Matthew Bush MD, PhD, MBA, Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky.

Dinner provided and an opportunity for CEUs.

To secure your attendance, kindly RSVP at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=0Kc2nHu_kUmbeL6RpS8CJgaNfRip_ZJMix7pTyEQuiZUQURLT1EwOURTTjI0QlZGVkRGQTdPN1ZDVyQlQCN0PWcu&Token=5d0b1292cdd64c9ea1fc281bc388e784

08/15/2025

Help little learners thrive with simple, proven strategies. Our free Early Literacy for Providers and Families course gives caregivers and educators the tools to help children under five build strong language, literacy, and school-readiness skills. You’ll explore research-backed ways to boost communication and strengthen family-provider connections—all in a flexible, engaging format.

📆 Start Anytime:
Self-paced Canvas course opens August 4
Join the live Zoom session on September 4 | 6–8 PM MT
🎓 Earn a certificate for 6 CECH hours
💵 Get Paid: $100 for completing the course + $25 bonus for providers who take the class with a family member of a child in their care

Simple tools, lasting impact. Join the course 🔗sdsfec.org/early-literacy-sept

08/08/2025

Upcoming event!

🚌 We can't believe school is right around the corner, and we are so excited for our upcoming Student Info Sheet Canva Workshop!

🤔 What is a "Student Info Sheet?"

A student information sheet is a fun way to convey important information about your child with a disability in a simple, effective and endearing format. They can help teachers, therapists, and other school staff understand the student's needs and how to best support them as an individual. It typically includes details about the student's strengths, areas of struggle, learning preferences, areas of interest, best motivators and some personal tidbits.

Distributing these sheets can help facilitate casual communication with staff members, promotes inclusion by ensuring that your student feels understood and valued and can enhance collaboration between teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the student's education.

📄Maybe you've made an info sheet in the past that needs updating, or maybe you've always wondered how people made those cute info sheets for their child's teachers in the first place. Either way, we can help you!

💻 Bring your laptop, Chromebook, or just your smartphone and we can help you fill in a template, or get creative and start from scratch--all using Canva. We will be able to use the library's printers and will have a laminator for everyone's use as well!

🍎 This FREE event is intended to be for adults only. We will be providing refreshments.

📚We will be meeting at the Downtown Library, Meeting Room B, on Saturday August 16th from 9am to noon.

08/07/2025

Great SDSD services to keep in mind as we go into the fall!

SDSD is gearing up for another GREAT school year! Here is a reminder of the services we offer - please reach out and let us know how we can support you as we strive to be "Partners in Education for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!"