www.csd.org
Aberdeen
866-246-5759
605-626-2668

Rapid City
888-304-2311
605-394-6864

Sioux Falls
866-246-5759
605-367-5759
CSD provides support services to individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.  This ranges from Deaf or hard of hearing individuals, Deaf children with hearing parents, Deaf parents with hearing children, parents of children that are non-verbal and in need of a mode of communication, and more.  Programs are at no/reduced cost to the consumers, such as sign language instruction, advocacy, peer support, information and referral, communication assistance, and trainings.

http://dakotalink.org/ 
800-645-0673

Rapid City
605-394-6742

Aberdeen
605-380-0790

Brookings
605-592-7275

Sioux Falls
605-334-9099
Dakota Link is statewide program of resources and supports that enable individuals in SD greater access to assistive technology devices and services to maintain independence, explore funding options, and become educated about assistive technology issues.

www.imedmobility.com
888-934-0201
Tea
605-231-8528
IMED sells vehicles, vehicle conversions and in-home accommodations for people with disabilities.

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS (ILC)

Independent Living Choices
www.ilcchoices.org/
800-947-3770
ILC has the following programs to support independence: adaptive devices program; advocacy; assistive daily living services; home modification; independent living skills; information and referral services; peer support program; summer transition program; telecommunication adaptive devices; and other programs.

Sioux Falls
605-362-3550
Serving Lincoln, McCook, Moody, Minnehaha and Turner Counties

Aberdeen
605-626-2976
Serving Brown, Edmunds, McPherson, Campbell, Walworth, Potter, Marshall and Day Counties

Chamberlain
605-995-8140
Serving Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Douglas and Gregory Counties

Madison
605-256-5070
Serving Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake and Miner Counties

Huron
605-353-6710
Serving Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand and Beadle Counties

Mitchell
605-995-8141
Serving Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld, and Sanborn Counties

Watertown
605-882-5249
Serving Codington, Clark, Hamlin, Duel, Grant, and Roberts Counties

Yankton
605-668-2940
Serving Bon Homme, Clay, Hutchinson, Union, and Yankton Counties

www.randrmobility.com
800-765-3458
Sioux Falls
605-335-8646
R & R sells vehicles, vehicle conversions and in-home accommodations for people with disabilities.

https://www.sd.at4all.com/welcome.aspx
A web site combining a number of state agencies, private businesses, and lending programs along with individuals that are listing items for sale, giveaway, demonstration, or loan. Each agency, business, or program will have their own criteria for selling or lending their equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the specified person for that item.

www.relaysd.com/
711 or 800-877-1113
SD Relay provides free telephone accessibility services to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled.

www.sdrelay.com
800-265-9684

Pierre
605-773-5301
SD Relay assists people who have difficulty communicating over the telephone because of hearing loss or speech disability. A variety of smart devices (iPad, iPhone) specialized phone equipment is available to qualified residents of South Dakota at no cost. (Amplified phones, loud ringers, light flashers, ring signalers w/bed shaker, TTY's, captioned phones)

800-227-3020
This program helps eligible families maintain employment when there are challenges in obtaining quality, affordable, child care for their child (under age 19) with special needs. These families often do not meet eligibility requirements of the regular child care assistance program. A limited number of slots are available statewide at any one time; eligible families will be place on a waiting list until an opening occurs.

www.archrespite.org/
A national respite network and resource center for families.

www.care.com
Nationwide listing of caregivers for children and adults, including caregivers with special needs knowledge or experience. For fee.

http://helplinecenter.org/child-care-resources/
211 or 605-339-4357
Sioux Falls region
Childcare database for Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner Counties and general childcare resources.

http://dss.sd.gov/childcare/childcareassistance/
800-227-3020 
The Division of Child Care Services provides assistance to low income families who need held with child care costs while parents work or attend school.  Information on licensed child care providers in your area can be accessed through the 800 number or by calling your local Department of Social Services, Child Care Services.

http://dss.sd.gov/childcare/educationalopportunities/sites.aspx
800-227-3020
Statewide, regionally based free or low cost services to support early child care providers and parents.  May include telephone, consultation, on-site help and/or trainings on issues such as managing behaviors, encouraging development, and financial management. Developmental toy/equipment and resource lending libraries.

http://especially4you.wixsite.com/especially4you

Sioux Falls
605-351-8599
Especially 4 You offers respite care for children ages birth to 12 with special needs. Limit of eight children per care time.

http://www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/child-adolescent-services/childcare-education/here4youth-after-school-summer-program.html
Sioux Falls
605-271-6327
Care for children ages 3-21 of all abilities.  Daycare, after school care, summer and respite night programming available.  Families can use services on day/week to five days/week depending on their needs. Staff-to-student ratios are much higher than a typical daycare.

https://dhs.sd.gov/developmentaldisabilities/respitecare.aspx
800-265-9684
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is temporary care provided to a child or adult with disabilities or chronic illnesses. This program helps families pay for respite services that families set up. Respite can occur in out-of-home or in-home settings.

www.lsssd.org
800-568-2401

Sioux Falls
605-444-7500

Huron

Refugee & Immigration Programs help individuals, community service providers, employers, hospitals, schools and law enforcement agencies serving people with limited English skills. Community Interpreter Service promotes cultural and language communication by making available interpreters who are well-trained, unbiased, objective and confidential.

www.sfmcc.org
Sioux Falls
605-367-7400
A resource center for the culturally diverse community through assistance with housing, adult services, youth services, interpreter and translation services, and community education.

www.carepages.com
www.caringbridge.org
Free and easy-to-use personalized web sites allows families to connect with friends and family, and receive emotional support, when a loved one is receiving care.

www.sdparent.org
1-800-640-4553
Sibshops provide an opportunity for children, ages 6-12, who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic health concern to come together and share experiences, make new friends, learn and have fun.

www.helplinecenter.org
211
Sioux Empire, Rapid City, Northern Hills, Yankton areas

Statewide
605-339-4357
Referrals to programs that support members of the military and their families.

www.militarychildcare.com
Secure website provides a single gateway to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide.

www.dodea.edu/partnership
Military k12 Partners offers a variety of programs promoting quality education, seamless transitions and deployment support for military families.

www.militaryonesource.mil/
800-342-9647
Provides special needs consultation, research, resources and materials to families with special needs as well as free tip sheets, booklets, CDs and cassettes.

www.facebook.com/STOMPproject
www.pave.org
800-5-PARENT
Assists military families in accessing resources for their children by enabling them to navigate a variety of educational and medical systems/programs, both military and civilian, regardless of their current duty station/location.

www.sdparent.org
800-640-4553

Rapid City
605-348-0305

Sioux Falls
605-361-3171
Contact SD Parent Connection or visit the website for information/referrals related to parenting, grandparenting and parenting classes.

800-219-6247
http://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/parentingprogram.aspx
Links to statewide Common Sense Parenting classes, appropriate for parents/caregivers caring for children aged 3 and above.  Be sure to check the link for Common Sense Parenting Classes at the bottom or the page  

https://www.aarp.org/relationships/friends-family/info-08-2011/grandfamilies-guide-getting-started.html
Information, guides and resources.

www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents.shtml
Information on financial assistance, childcare, health and safety, state resources and more. 

www.braininjurysd.org
Brain Injury Alliance of SD is a statewide organization of individuals, families and organizations who educate the public, advocate to improve the quality of life for people with brain injuries and their families and support programs to help prevent brain injury.

http://diabetesincorporated.org/
Rapid City
605-341-1273
Diabetes, Incorporated holds a diabetes camp for children in the winter.

www.disabilityisnatural.com/
Parent, author, and trainer Kathie Snow offers new ways of thinking about developmental disabilities, in the belief that attitudes drive actions, and changes in attitudes and actions can help create a society where all children and adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities to live the lives of their dreams.

www.disabilityscoop.com
Disablityscoop is on online source for developmental disability news.

www.waisman.wisc.edu
A global community that provides information, resources and communication opportunities for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, the families, and those that provide services and support.

www.namisouthdakota.org
800-551-2531

Sioux Falls
605-271-1871
NAMI provides education, support and serves as an advocate for persons with mental illness and their families. Local affiliates are located in the following cities: Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Watertown, Yankton.

www.sdadvocacy.com
800-658-4782 (Voice/TTY)

Pierre 605-224-8294
(Voice/TTY)

This leadership, empowerment, and self-advocacy course is for adults with disabilities and parents/family members of children/youth with disabilities. Applications available on-line by clicking on the training button on the left side of this page and following the links. View the Partners in Policymaking video to learn more about the program.

www.sdadvocacy.com/
800-658-4782 (Voice/TTY)

Pierre
605-224-8294
(Voice/TTY)
SDAS provides information, referrals and representation to help protect the rights of persons with disabilities.

www.sd-ccd.org
800-210-0143 (Voice/TDD)
SD CCD provides resources and advocacy for individuals to exercise their rights and freedoms.

http://dhs.sd.gov/councilondevelopmentaldisabilities.aspx
Pierre
605-773-6369 

SD CDD provides funds to assist people with developmental disabilities and/or their family members to attend in-state conferences, training events, committees, and other similar activities or to attend out-of-state conferences or training events when there is nothing similar held in South Dakota.

www.sdparent.org
800-640-4553

Rapid City
605-348-0305

Sioux Falls
605-361-3171
SD Parent Connection provides information, support and training to families with children with special needs and the professionals serving them. Call or visit the website for information on support groups, training events, and more.

www.thearc.org
800-433-5255
The ARC is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The ARC encompasses all ages and all spectrums from autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X and various other developmental disabilities.