Providing Professionals Real Life Family Experiences
September 2025 through April 2026 Families and future professionals in the USD LEND (interdisciplinary leadership program) will be matched to share in some of the
August 20, 2025
Effective May 1, 2025: New Administrative Rules Process Regarding Psychoactive Medications
The new version of the rules removed the mandatory review by human rights committees for sedation and for medications that are for stabilization or treatment
April 22, 2025
Nominate an Innovator, Mentor, or Rising Star!
South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities is excited to announce nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Conference! This year’s theme is Celebrating Strengths,
April 14, 2025
Requesting Your Input
At South Dakota Parent Connection, we believe that your experiences and insights are invaluable, and we warmly invite you to share your thoughts with us.
December 19, 2024
Research Study
Join our program on school-home communication for educators and families of children with autism! Are you the parent of a child with Autism between the
November 1, 2024
Input Needed on the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices
Are you a family member of a child receiving developmental and/or educational services and supports, or a practitioner currently serving children 0-5. Your input is needed! The DEC
September 24, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A toolkit with two tip sheets to assist primary care teams and their young adult patients with ID/DD to plan for disasters and emergencies. The
July 29, 2024
Free/Reduced Meal Application Available
As you prepare to send your children back to school, don’t forget to complete your free/reduced meal application that needs to be completed each year.
July 29, 2024
Supporting the Health Care Needs of People with Disabilities
This week marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), yet significant health disparities persist for people with disabilities. Barriers to care such
July 25, 2024
South Dakota Parent Connection is Hiring
Join Our Team We’re hiring a Receptionist at South Dakota Parent Connection. This position will provide a variety of office-related duties that support the projects
July 17, 2024
weConnect – June 30, 2024
Read the latest issue of weConnect to find information on:– Summer Work – Back To School – Big Announcement– Upcoming Eventshttps://sdparent.org/weconnect/
July 1, 2024
Invitation to Participate in a Study
You may be eligible to participate in a 45-minute Zoom interview if you live in the U.S. and have a child under the age of
June 27, 2024