Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities

News and Information

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 2013 is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Download South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard's proclamation of this awareness
event.

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 2013 is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Download South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard's proclamation of this awareness event.

Self-Directed Futures

The Self-Directed Futures project's goal is to develop an accessible online curriculum for high school students with significant intellectual disabilities that will enable them to self-direct their own employment activities and improve post-school outcomes.  Download the Self-Directed Futures flyer for more information and how you can participate.

New Services for School Districts

The Center for Disabilities is excited to offer services for South Dakota school districts in the area of technology.  These services are designed to assist teachers and related service professionals in implementing technology in their classrooms or providing technology training sessions with students with disabilities, including inclusive school environment.  Download the technology services for more detailed information.

SibShops

SibShops are for children ages 6 to 12 years and who have a sibling with a disability or a chronic health concern.  SibShops provide a time for sharing, friendship, activities and learning together. For more information on SibShops in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, visit the South Dakota Parent Connection website.

History of the Disability Movement in South Dakota
"From 'Imbecile, Idiot, Feeble Minded' to 'People First:'  150 Years of Struggle" was written by Thomas E. Scheinost, Executive Director of the South Dakota Association of Community Based Services (SDACBS) and details the history of the treatment of individuals with disabilities in South Dakota. Download "From 'Imbecile, Idiot, Feeble Minded' to 'People First:'  150 Years of Struggle" to read more.