Council on Developmental Disabilities

Made up of 25 members appointed by the Governor. The Council receives federal dollars that it then grants to other community agencies for projects benefiting people with developmental disabilities (DD), projects include funding for individuals with DD and their family members to attend workshops and conferences, Partners in Policy-Making, Youth Leadership Forum, SD Advocates for Change, and Information and Referrals.

Categories

Individual Advocacy Issue Advocacy Legislative Advocacy Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs Disability Awareness Training Older Adults (65+)Adults (25-64)Young Adults (18-24)Children (0-17)Developmental Disabilities Workshops/Symposiums Specialized Information and Referral State Government Agencies/Departments CIE

Location

2520 E. Franklin Street, Suite 4, Pierre, SD 57501

Voice

800-265-9684

Voice

605-773-6369

Voice

605-773-5483

Website

https://dhs.sd.gov/ddc

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for information

Eligibility

People with developmental and other disabilities and their parents, siblings, guardians. Organizations or agencies supporting people with developmental disabilities.

Agency info

South Dakota Department of Human Services

Enhances the quality of life of people with disabilities, in partnership with its stakeholders.