Share Your Experience
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
April 13, 2026
News
Read news related to raising children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. South Dakota Parent Connection provides valuable resources, support, and information.
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 lived experiences of families, expanding
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 of diagnosed medical or psychiatric
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, Inspiring Change and there are
April 14, 2025
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 Recommended Practices (DEC RPs) offer guidance
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 toolkit was developed with an
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. A surefire way to improve
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 as bias, discrimination, access barriers,
July 25, 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 18 with a disability. The
June 27, 2024
Accessibility of School Buildings
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
June 13, 2024
Parent Involvement Survey
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
May 30, 2024
Healthcare Professionals Focus Group
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
May 30, 2024