DakotaLink is an |assistive technology| project funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research DakotaLink seeks to identify and design strategies that eliminate or overcome barriers to individuals with disabilities accessing assistive technology in a timely manner. Consumers, parents, guardians and professionals are welcomed as partners in the barrier reduction process. DakotaLink also works closely with state agencies and disability organizations to overcome barriers and provide training for consumers and professionals.

NARHA Premier Accredited Center Handi-Riders, Inc. is a therapeutic horsemanship program that reaches and serves individuals with handicaps ranging from severe physical disabilities to mild mental disabilities. Using specially trained horses, therapeutic horsemanship provides psychological, physical, and social stimulation which encourages individuals to test their abilities.

The SDPRN is a Parent Information and Resource Center, funded through a discretionary grant from the
US Department of Education, Office of Innovations and Improvements.

The mission of Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living is to empower individuals with disabilities who choose to live independently. Providing independent living-related information and referral services for South Dakotans with disabilities, Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living’s programs include a training on living independently; consumer advocacy information on accessing support services; community living services; and attendant service programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

To assist individuals with developmental disabilities to control their own destiny and to achieve the quality of life they desire.

We are dedicated to providing South Dakota citizens and businesses with fair and consistent regulation of the insurance industry. Our site is geared towards providing in-depth information for consumers, producers and companies.

The Office of Disabilty Services (ODS) works in partnership to coordinate services with students and employees of SDSU with disabilities. The goal of ODS is to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs, activities and employment by promoting a physically and programmatically accessible environment. The ODS Coordinator works with students and employees with disabilities to coordinate reasonable accommodations based on their individual needs.

Special Olympics South Dakota (SOSD) is an accredited program of Special Olympics, Inc. The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletics competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children (8 years and older) and adults with mental handicaps or closely related developmental disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.