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

2009 DD Awareness Month Theme is "Just Like You" MARCH is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Click here to view Governor Rounds Proclamation.
Click here to view the Press Release from the SD DD Network.

DDC Notes - February 2009 - Click here to view Adobe PDF File

The Self Advocate Times - This newsletter was written by self-advocates through the Council grant to Mobilize Self Advocacy in South Dakota
Click here to view Adobe PDF File
Click here to read the cover letter for this issue of the Self Advocate Times

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT - Counseling Interventions for People with Developmental Disabilities who have Challenging Behaviors - Click here for links to the Power Point presentations prepared by Dr. Jay Trenhaile through a Council funded project.

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

RESOURCE - "Explore the Possibilities - Home Ownership 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.

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.

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