Resources

South Dakota

ADA
South Dakota Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
221 S. Central Ave. Suite 34A
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 945-2207/(800) 210-0143
shellyp@sd-ccd.org
http://www.sd-ccd.org/home/services/adainformation/

Assistive Technology
South Dakota Assistive Technology Program
1161 Deadwood Ave., Suite 5
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6742/(800) 645-0673
dscherer@dakotaLink.net
https://www.dakotalink.net/

Autism
Autism Speaks
(888) 288-4762
familyservices@autismspeaks.org
https://www.autismspeaks.org/

CHIP
(800) 305-3064
https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/coverage/sd/index.html

South Dakota department of Social Services
700 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3165
https://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/generalinfo/medicalprograms.aspx#chip

DD Council
Department of Human Services
Council on Developmental Disabilities
Pierre, SD
(605) 773-3438/(800) 265-9684
https://dhs.sd.gov/default.aspx

Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services
Developmental Disabilities
Pierre, SD
(605) 773-3438/(800) 265-9684
http://dhs.sd.gov/developmentaldisabilities/default.aspx

Early Intervention
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Dr. 
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3134
https://doe.sd.gov/birthto3/

Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200
Landover, MD 20785-2353
(800) 322-1000
contactus@efa.org
http://www.epilepsy.com/

Independent Living
Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)
(713) 520-0232
Check website for local facilities
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/SD

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
(877) 525-3400
Check website for regional contact information
ncil@ncil.org
http://www.ncil.org/

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Developmental Disabilities
Pierre, SD
(605) 773-3438/(800) 265-9684
http://dhs.sd.gov/developmentaldisabilities/default.aspx

Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities of America – South Dakota
1021 S. Courtland St. 
Chamberlain, SC 57325
(605) 234-0115
maneugebauer@midstatesd.net
https://ldaamerica.org/lda-chapters/south-dakota/

Mental Health
NAMI South Dakota
1601 E. 69th St., Suite 210
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 271-1871/(800) 551-2531
Check website for regional affiliates
http://namisouthdakota.org/

South Dakota Department of Social Services
811 E. 10th, Department 9
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5236
https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/

Mental Health – Youth
South Dakota Department of Social Services
700 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3123
https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/community/mentalhealth.aspx

Mediation
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3670
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/sped/complaints.aspx

Parent Organizations
South Dakota Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
411 E. Capitol 
Pierre, SD 57501-3129
(605) 224-0144
southdakota@gmail.com

South Dakota Parent Connection
(800) 640-4553
sdpc@sdparent.org
http://www.sdparent.org/web/index.php?siteid=2825

South Dakota Partners in Policymaking
221 S. Central Ave., Suite 38
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-8294/(800) 658-4782
http://www.sdadvocacy.com/training/partnersinpolicymaking/

Preschool, Disabilities
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Dr. 
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3678
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/sped/Early-Intervention.aspx

Protection and Advocacy
South Dakota Advocacy Services
221 S. Central Ave., Suite 38
Pierre, SC 57501
(605) 224-8294/(800) 658-4782
http://www.sdadvocacy.com/

Relay Services
(877) 866-8950 or 711 (V)
(877) 787-1989 (Speech to Speech)
(800) 676-4290 (Spanish)

Special Education
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3678
http://doe.sd.gov/sped/

Special Format Library
South Dakota State Library
MacKay Building
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3131/(800) 423-6665
library@state.sd.us
http://library.sd.gov/BTB/#.WNVxX1XytxA

Speech, Language, and Hearing
South Dakota Speech-Language_Hearing Association
PO Box 308
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-0803
(605) 274-2423
http://www.sdslha.org/

State Website
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://sd.gov/

Transition Services
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57101
(605) 773-3678
http://doe.sd.gov/sped/transition.aspx

UCEDD
South Dakota Center for Diabilities
Heath Science Center
1400 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(800) 658-3080
cd@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/cd

Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
South Dakota Department of Human Services
(605) 773-3438/(800) 265-9684
Check website for local offices
http://dhs.sd.gov/rehabservices/vocrehabservices.aspx

Other Organizations
Special Olympics South Dakota
800 E I-90 Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 331-4117/(800) 585-2114
https://sosd.org/home.html