The Center for Disabilities of SD

Check out South Dakota Parent Connection's resource "What Parents Should Know...About Special Education in South Dakota". This comprehensive book has been meticulously updated by South Dakota Parent Connection in partnership with Disability Rights South Dakota and The Center for Disabilities of SD. The book provides the most current information and resources for parents navigating the special education system in our state.

See here: https://sdparent.org/guide/what-parents-should-know-about-special-education-in-south-dakota-2/

What Parents Should Know...About Special Education in South Dakota - South Dakota Parent Connection The contents of this website were developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666; Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H84MC07994, Family to Family Health Information Center, $96,750; an...

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity that is available through a collaboration with the University of South Dakota (USD) and our South Dakota DeafBlind Project. During the Fall of 2024, we will be offering An Introduction to DeafBlindness and DeafBlindness: Assessment & Instructional Planning. The courses will run from Aug. 19 through Dec. 6, 2024

For more details and/or to register click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-development-concentration-in-deafblindness-tickets-841629355057?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR34bMZIu4VflaPIbGN1GpZCmE4esyuZ9JZV5Fz-Li5wJFotujDqcNa4kJI_aem_BDRND2GF_OcEW13UyxSy7A

Professional Development: Concentration in Deafblindness Professional Development Series for Educators and Related Service Providers. Concentration in Deafblindness & High Intensity Support Needs

Have you heard of the new drink and snack shop opening in Brandon? Check out a great article about Buddies & Co.!

New drink, snack shop opens with inclusive mission "Our community lifted us up to get us going." And in a matter of days, this special team will be open for business.

This year we are going RED for our Run, Walk & Roll color as we spotlight Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). See information about FASD as we prepare for this year’s event!

What is FASD?
- Spectrum of overlapping effects due to maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
- Includes physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities
- Lifelong implications
- FASD is an umbrella term, not a clinical diagnosis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Partial FAS (PFAS), Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND) and Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD)] ARE the clinical diagnoses

(Bertrand J, et al, MMWR, October 28, 2005, 54:1-10)

We are excited to have Central Dakota Perk coffee & catering - Tea, SD's Food Truck joining us for our 3rd annual Run, Walk & Roll on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Our team has been busy getting all things lined up and we can't wait to see you there!

Remember that pricing ends August 28th. And we have a $5 discount per participant when registering 3+ people together!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mshnhenm

Have you registered to join us for our Intervener Training Series 2024 - 2025?

What Is an Intervener?
An intervener is a trained paraprofessional staff member who works one-on-one with a child who has combined hearing and vision loss (deafblindness) to provide critical connections to other people and the environment. The intervener opens channels of communication between the child and others, provides access to information and the environment, and facilitates opportunities for learning and development.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intervener-training-series-2024-2025-tickets-897590235557?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2xDdusemybUGMPWH8BXTzIuCmkfgEO5XSc5caoK2bHUNfpM5nY_KwZYdQ_aem_yUkm_7ZWPzkrqKrexHSglg

Series Dates and Topics:

Oct. 25-26, 2024, Introduction to Deafblindness and Intervention
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

Nov. 15-16, 2024, Hearing and Vision Loss, Impact of Deafblindness
Kim Simshauser, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Jan. 17-18, 2025, The Power of Touch
Lindsey Hegg, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Feb. 21-22, 2025, Concept Development
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

March 7-8, 2025, Communication and the Learner Who Is DeafBlind
Megan Mogan, Education Specialist, Arizona DeafBlind Project

April 25-26, 2025, The Importance of Self-Determination and Relationships
Emma Mayes, Teacher of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Cost: $250

Location:
South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
605 14th Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Intervener Training Series 2024-2025 An intervener responds to these challenges by serving as a bridge to the world for the child who has both hearing and vision loss.

Join our Jim Warne tomorrow for the below webinar! Registration is free but required.

Program and Organization Development for Indian Country
July 10, 2024 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET

Join the Native Outreach Initiative Webinar Series for a lively discussion to learn about strategies for developing new programs, expanding organizations, and state and federal resources to support these efforts. Their discussion will dive into successful models and explore topics including policy, regulatory impacts, relationship building, and Tribal sovereignty issues related to federal and state partnerships.

Register here:

Webcasts - VCU RRTC Please see the listing of the 6-webinar Native Outreach Initiative Webinar Series and register for all 6 at once or select individual webinars.

Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act by checking out a human book at the Living Library • Celebrating the ADA this month! There will be 8 books to check out and our Kendra Gottsleben is going to be one of them! See the list below.

A Living Library is an open and inclusive environment to break down stereotypes and dismantle misconceptions through the power of human connection!

Join the Mayor’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board (DAARB) as 8 individuals with different disabilities share their unique lived experiences in a safe space for candid conversation and questions.

Thursday, July 25
5 to 7 PM
Sertoma Park Shelter

The DAARB looks forward to seeing you all there!

See event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/688785920055501/

Send a message to learn more

Let’s Talk...Supporting Families Virtual session
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST

Charting the LifeCourse framework can be used to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages to develop a vision for a good life, including finding the path to employment. Join Carrie Geppert, Family Advocacy Coordinator with the Division of Developmental Disabilities to hear about the outcome of the Regional Community of Practice (CoP) meetings. Carrie will also review goals the CoP will work on for the upcoming year!

Registration is required. Register here: https://state-sd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkceipqzwuEtaNa7wa2HzZ_-Whk6Egeqsf #/registration

Have you signed up to join our 3rd annual Run, Walk & Roll event, yet?!

Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a great local 1-mile, 5k and 10k on the bike trail. We'd like to invite you, your family and your friends to consider participating in this fun event! There will be prizes for the top male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k races, our 1-mile event is FREE, there will be a food truck on-site, yoga in the park, and more!

We also have a virtual option in case you aren't able to join us in person.

Be sure to check out our Pricing and a $5 discount per participant when registering 3+ people together! And a reminder, our 1-mile event is untimed and FREE!

Run, Walk & Roll is an inclusive event open to people of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to promote health and wellness for all people in and to have fun while doing it! We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mshnhenm

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity that is available through a collaboration with the University of South Dakota (USD) and our South Dakota DeafBlind Project. During the Fall of 2024, we will be offering An Introduction to DeafBlindness and DeafBlindness: Assessment & Instructional Planning. The courses will run from Aug. 19 through Dec. 6, 2024

For more details and/or to register click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-development-concentration-in-deafblindness-tickets-841629355057?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR178MX_bSs2OXANJsV3LIiHdjnfqjrRG7tub9bbyVbZu2Gur75usbsXCBU_aem_sWlQX6egTTexhprYuz8Bcw

Professional Development: Concentration in Deafblindness Professional Development Series for Educators and Related Service Providers. Concentration in Deafblindness & High Intensity Support Needs

Join us for our Intervener Training Series 2024 - 2025!

What Is an Intervener?
An intervener is a trained paraprofessional staff member who works one-on-one with a child who has combined hearing and vision loss (deafblindness) to provide critical connections to other people and the environment. The intervener opens channels of communication between the child and others, provides access to information and the environment, and facilitates opportunities for learning and development.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intervener-training-series-2024-2025-tickets-897590235557?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR34DQYOY7eErP6kpSzNFyUZUc9jdJgya952k30_aTD8eCnd_QUYRvXGpKI_aem_3joaaTz7e0an4QtTknKTiw

Series Dates and Topics:
Oct. 25-26, 2024, Introduction to Deafblindness and Intervention
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

Nov. 15-16, 2024, Hearing and Vision Loss, Impact of Deafblindness
Kim Simshauser, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Jan. 17-18, 2025, The Power of Touch
Lindsey Hegg, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Feb. 21-22, 2025, Concept Development
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

March 7-8, 2025, Communication and the Learner Who Is DeafBlind
Megan Mogan, Education Specialist, Arizona DeafBlind Project

April 25-26, 2025, The Importance of Self-Determination and Relationships
Emma Mayes, Teacher of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Cost: $250

Location:
South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
605 14th Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Intervener Training Series 2024-2025 An intervener responds to these challenges by serving as a bridge to the world for the child who has both hearing and vision loss.

Our Pat Herman participated in the Annual Community Sobriety Event, Summer Mocktails Mix. This event is hosted by Giving Hope Bingo and sponsored by Health Connect of South Dakota.

This event's goal is to help raise awareness about preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). This medical diagnosis can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth.

Yesterday we awarded our 2024 Spark Plug Award to the amazing Melissa Stellingwerf! We are so lucky to have her on our team.

The criteria for this award are demonstrating high energy, being always fired up, making a major contribution to the organization, pulling more than their load, and motivating through words, actions, and presence. Also, demonstrates teamwork and able to efficiently handle multiple tasks.

Congrats, Melissa! We appreciate all your work!!

We will be hosting a Pediatric Behavioral Health track at this year’s Mission: Possible Conference. Join us at the 2024 Mission: Possible Conference!

The 2024 Mission: Possible Conference is happening on July 17th and 18th, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls. This fully in-person conference will feature keynote speaker Damon West, a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and internationally known speaker. The event will focus on substance use, offering valuable insights for mental health and behavioral health providers, treatment providers, medical prescribers, students, and passionate individuals looking to make an impact on substance abuse in our community. The conference agenda is yet to be announced, but you can expect engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to earn up to 8 hours of CEU credits that satisfy the requirements for the DEA MATE Act.

Registration is free.
For more details and registration, visit the registration link here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/sampc_202407/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0GhoK0-sca1WnXNbIzcJ80D7ScD6Sq8Q-xiLuzWK4FIIFV5Fkfr9hUOP4_aem_lyKr2a0zBJxRzirE_2ovrw

We need your help! Will take our Website Satisfaction Survey?

This survey aims to gather information about the quality and impact of our website. Below is a link to our website and our survey. We would appreciate it if you would complete the survey after looking at our website by June 28, 2024.

Take Survey: https://southdakota.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Phga4tuWVI4tF4?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2rUPfCRf2SGZ1TjiPxa2J1AJQVZnvPMLQvAZwO4HhcIwTuy-IWYqj7Shg_aem_UV74R6Q6LabIqiELLelgNA

Website link: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Research-and-Outreach-Centers/Center-for-Disabilities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR07hW5QnY8BrmYuvBffVUHXr2UWhkvvMIDqHV8CQ0OFYnmNXo3bzEofDzg_aem_u1PndmWZywFsf6tCtbKAIA

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity that is available through a collaboration with the University of South Dakota (USD) and our South Dakota DeafBlind Project. During the Fall of 2024, we will be offering An Introduction to DeafBlindness and DeafBlindness: Assessment & Instructional Planning. The courses will run from Aug. 19 through Dec. 6, 2024

For more details and/or to register click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-development-concentration-in-deafblindness-tickets-841629355057

Join us for our Intervener Training Series 2024 - 2025!

What Is an Intervener?
An intervener is a trained paraprofessional staff member who works one-on-one with a child who has combined hearing and vision loss (deafblindness) to provide critical connections to other people and the environment. The intervener opens channels of communication between the child and others, provides access to information and the environment, and facilitates opportunities for learning and development.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intervener-training-series-2024-2025-tickets-897590235557

Series Dates and Topics:
Oct. 25-26, 2024, Introduction to Deafblindness and Intervention
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

Nov. 15-16, 2024, Hearing and Vision Loss, Impact of Deafblindness
Kim Simshauser, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Jan. 17-18, 2025, The Power of Touch
Lindsey Hegg, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired

Feb. 21-22, 2025, Concept Development
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer

March 7-8, 2025, Communication and the Learner Who Is DeafBlind
Megan Mogan, Education Specialist, Arizona DeafBlind Project

April 25-26, 2025, The Importance of Self-Determination and Relationships
Emma Mayes, Teacher of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Cost: $250

Location:
South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
605 14th Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Have you taken our Website Satisfaction Survey?

This survey aims to gather information about the quality and impact of our website. Below is a link to our website and our survey. We would appreciate if you would complete the survey after looking at our website by June 28, 2024.

Take Survey: https://southdakota.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Phga4tuWVI4tF4?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR097MWGPcxLz8zUb8sknIes-_zohvgIg41ESThKN_Ahdfy9_Wbf6h7-yzU_aem_AbLRp8ffxvtzbP5VybfIvD09LejempBJiElZdk9jJEPKE0Pa_ggbO_-PWizenW9nNqZszDZqEr9uQ_4mRxpepUK-

Website link: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Research-and-Outreach-Centers/Center-for-Disabilities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1PUhENwJ4vw3EYrwaJpIKVrAzUdhEzrtTlmIJnqWQWRg26szUwcDFvMII_aem_AbL-W7YQ5AOGh-iik6sRmS3iAkr_85X3gzwdoZB4Yy7x7_f_e9JsssqKLWJwHAMtMCFKTdsU1Fj8XPC52vUQNyw3

Have you checked out Sensory Disabilities LibGuide that our South Dakota Program put together? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/40UsG07

We will be hosting a Pediatric Behavioral Health track at this year’s Mission: Possible Conference. Join us at the 2024 Mission: Possible Conference!

The 2024 Mission: Possible Conference is happening on July 17th and 18th, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls. This fully in-person conference will feature keynote speaker Damon West, a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and internationally known speaker. The event will focus on substance use, offering valuable insights for mental health and behavioral health providers, treatment providers, medical prescribers, students, and passionate individuals looking to make an impact on substance abuse in our community. The conference agenda is yet to be announced, but you can expect engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to earn up to 8 hours of CEU credits that satisfy the requirements for the DEA MATE Act.

Registration is free. For more details and registration, visit the registration link here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/sampc_202407/

Did you hear we are having our 3rd annual Run, Walk & Roll event?!

We hope you will join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a great local 1-mile, 5k and 10k on the bike trail. We would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to consider participating in this fun event! There will be prizes for the top male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k races, our 1-mile event is FREE, there will be a food truck on-site, yoga in the park, and more!

Be sure to check out our Early Bird Pricing and a $5 discount per participant when registering 3+ people together! And a reminder, our 1-mile event is untimed and FREE!

NEW THIS YEAR – Each year we would like to spotlight a different diagnosis or disability. This year we are going RED as we spotlight Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Be on the lookout for upcoming posts with great information about FASD as we prepare for this year’s event!

Run, Walk & Roll is an inclusive event open to people of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to promote health and wellness for all people in South Dakota and to have fun while doing it! We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mshnhenm

Have you checked out Birth to Three Early Intervention LibGuide? Check it out here: https://libguides.usd.edu/Birthto3

Have you heard of adaptive clothing? Do you know what adaptive clothing is?

There are more and more brands that are designing adaptive clothing in today's market. Adaptive clothing is clothing designed around the needs and abilities of people with varying disabilities, such as developmental, physical, temporary and chronic illnesses. See the latest infographic created that shows examples of adaptations made to clothing designs here: https://bit.ly/3ZKxS76

Most adaptations actually work for everyone in society. So think of it this way...if it works for a person with a disability it most likely will work for all!

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Stay up to date on all our trainings, conferences and news in our monthly newsletter.

Take our Website Satisfaction Survey!

This survey aims to gather information about the quality and impact of our website. Below is a link to our website and our survey. We would appreciate if you would complete the survey after looking at our website by June 28, 2024.

Take Survey: https://southdakota.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Phga4tuWVI4tF4?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3oJJ6E1qafOXb9MS-uta0KsaWRunkTdHaV2y0shpTHu3LqPRxaVn72NnU_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Website link: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Research-and-Outreach-Centers/Center-for-Disabilities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3vGi-Jm--GElcHv2x1kxEdxEESo2iH0L0Qg7lS8rGWpMFYFRPWO9diYEw_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Learning to use inclusive language to talk about disabilities can change harmful stigmas and ableist thinking!

What language makes you feel included and respected? Let us know in the comments. 👇

The Center for Disabilities' Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Clinic offers a diagnostic evaluation to identify individuals who may have a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

FASD can result from even minimal amounts of alcohol during pregnancy and this diagnosis may build a bridge to services for people who struggle with memory and attention deficits, hyperactivity, difficulties with planning and organization or problems balancing multiple life circumstances.

FASD Diagnostic Clinics are held:

- The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in Sioux Falls, SD
- The 1st Tuesday of each month in Rapid City, SD

For more information e-mail us at: [email protected] with questions.