Legislative Advocacy

Council on Developmental Disabilities | South Dakota Department of Human Services

1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 3C, South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

https://dhs.sd.gov/ddc

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs Individual Advocacy State Government Agencies/Departments Disability Awareness Training Specialized Information and Referral Developmental Disabilities Workshops/Symposiums Issue Advocacy

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Afterschool Programs | South Dakota Afterschool Network

2885 Dickson Drive, Sturgis, SD 57785

https://sdafterschoolnetwork.org

Promotes afterschool programs, advocates public policy on behalf of afterschool programs, and encourages high quality in afterschool programs across South Dakota.

What's Here

Child Care Provider Associations Youth Trade Associations Coalition Building Legislative Advocacy Issue Advocacy Extended Child Care

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Online Mental Health Support and Education | National Alliance on Mental Illness

4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203

703-524-7600

https://www.nami.org/

Provides practical support, resources, education and understanding to people who are living and coping with mental health issues and their family members. Also works to increase public awareness and advocates for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Visit the website for details on the resource center and online support groups.