South Dakota

Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for South Dakota

View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

Hunting & Fishing for People with Disabilities

Information from the South Dakota Division of Wildlife on Disability accessible areas for fishing and hunting, special permits for people with disabilities and accessibility in state parks.

Jewel Cave National Monument Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Jewel Cave National Monument.

Missouri National Recreational River Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Missouri National Recreational River.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Paralyzed Veterans of America North Central Chapter

Organization serves veterans with catastrophic paralysis caused by a spinal cord injury or disease.

Radio Talking Book Program

This program is available to individuals who are blind or visually impaired or for individuals that are not capable of reading for themselves.

Service to People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Provides individualized rehabilitation services that result in optimal employment and independent living outcomes for citizens who are blind or visually impaired.

Service to People who are Deaf-Blind

Assists individuals who are experiencing both hearing loss and vision loss by providing a variety of specialized services.

Services to People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Information on programs and services available to residents of South Dakota who are deaf or hard of hearing.

2-1-1 South Dakota

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.

South Dakota Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities

A disability advocacy organization which advocates for the full inclusion of all individuals of all ages with disabilities in all aspects of society.

South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities

Assists people with developmental disabilities to control their own destiny and to achieve the quality of life they desire.

South Dakota Division of Developmental Disabilities

Works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have equal opportunities and receive the services and supports they need to live and work in South Dakota communities.

South Dakota Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for ILCs throughout South Dakota. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

South Dakota Independent Living Services

Information on independent living services in the state of South Dakota.

South Dakota Office of Adult Services & Aging

Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Special Olympics South Dakota

Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, and other Special Olympics Athletes and the community.

The Arc South Dakota - Oahe Chapter

Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.

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