Purpose is to promote the awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of children and adults with Down syndrome in South Dakota. Down Syndrome Awareness Walk: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Founders Park from 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

A way to meet new families and learn about juvenile arthritis, meetings offer a featured speaker presentation, and a networking opportunity with others who have a child with juvenile arthritis.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

An all volunteer organization which enables all families and other associated with an autistic, Aspergers' or Pervasive Development Disorder to have access to support groups, meetings, and additional information and resources. Affiliate of the Autism Society of America. Services include: - Support group meetings - Summer sports camp - Referral services - Email support - Life skills support

Provides information about Down Syndrome, direction to resources, and networking opportunities. For a schedule of meetings and family fun events, visit www.newdirectionsdsa.com

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

Focuses on empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and participate fully in their communities. Provides training, technical assistance, education, research, and services to promote best practices and build statewide and local community capacity. The team builds meaningful relationships with individuals with disabilities, their families, and the people they interact and work with on a day-to-day basis. Advocates for increased self-determination, independence, productivity, and a healthy and satisfying quality of life for self-advocates and the community at large. Programs and services include: - Evaluation Clinics: Autism spectrum disorder clinic Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders clinic LEND developmental clinic Transition in action clinic - Programs: Autism spectrum disorder program Birth to 3 program Deaf-Blind program Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders program LEND program RISE-UP program Oyate' Circle - Support Groups: Conferences Trainings resources