Mission Statement
To assist people with developmental disabilities to control their own destiny and to achieve the quality of life they desire.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS RECOGNITION WEEK - Sept 8-14, 2008
Follow this link to a PDF file of Governor Rounds Proclamation.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT - SOUTH DAKOTA COLLEGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT - Click here for more information on this internet based training program.

DDC Notes - July 2008 - Click here to view Adobe PDF File
Profile of Current Projects - December 2007 - Click here to view Adobe PDF File

NEW RESOURCE - "Explore the Possibilities - Homeownership for People with Limited Incomes in South Dakota" Follow this link to download this 22-page guide or contact the Council to receive a copy via regular mail or electronically.

NEW RESOURCE - "Criminal Justice / Human Services Handbook "  Follow this link to download handbook or contact the Council to receive a copy via regular mail or electronically.

The Council is a member of the South Dakota Developmental Disabilities Network along with
South Dakota Advocacy Services & the USD Center for Disabilities.

Resources by Topic

• Educations & Early Intervention (Includes Websites for Kids)
• Employment
  
• Formal & Informal Community Supports
• General Resources
  
• Health
  
• Housing
  
• Quality Assurance (includes Self-Advocacy & Rights)
  
• Recreation
  
• Transportation