Read news related to raising children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. South Dakota Parent Connection provides valuable resources, support, and information.
September 2026 through April 2027 Families and future professionals in the USD LEND (interdisciplinary leadership program) will be matched to share in some of the lived experiences of families, expanding
Your experience can help improve systems for children and families! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is looking for family members and a young adult (ages 18–26) to join the
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 of diagnosed medical or psychiatric
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, Inspiring Change and there are
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 Recommended Practices (DEC RPs) offer guidance
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 toolkit was developed with an
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. A surefire way to improve
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 as bias, discrimination, access barriers,
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 18 with a disability. The
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights have announced the release of a webinar setting out ways for school districts across the
The SD Parent Involvement Survey is given to all SD families with children receiving special education and related services. This is your opportunity to provide CONFIDENTIAL input about your local
Family Voices is holding focus groups with families, young adults, and healthcare professionals to learn more about what youth and families need to feel engaged in healthcare transformation for children
