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SOUTH DAKOTA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Hillsview Properties Plaza, East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota57501-5070
PHONE (605) 773-6369
FAX (605) 773-5483
TTY (605) 773-5990
EMAIL arlene.poncelet@state.sd.us
WEB www.state.sd.us/dhs/ddc
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The South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities has been in existence since 1973. It currently operates under an Executive Order from the Governor's Office.
MISSION STATEMENT
To assist individuals with developmental disabilities to control their own destiny and to achieve the quality of life they desire.
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
- Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have competencies, capabilities, and personal goals that should be recognized, supported and encouraged.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities must have full and timely access to opportunities and the necessary support to be included in community life, have interdependent relationships, live in their own homes and communities, and make contributions to their families, community, state and nation.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities must live free of abuse, neglect, financial and sexual exploitation, and violations of their legal and human rights;
- Family, friends, neighbors, and other community members play an important role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- The opportunity for a higher quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities is enhanced when families and communities are provided the necessary information, community services, individualized supports, and other assistance.
- Services, supports and other assistance must be provided in an efficient, coordinated and timely manner that demonstrates respect for individual dignity, cultural differences and best use of resources.
- All individuals with developmental disabilities have the right to self-determination and opportunities to make informed choices.
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NUMBER of PEOPLE with DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES in SOUTH DAKOTA:
Estimated to be 5,000
NUMBER of COUNCIL MEMBERS
22 Council Members (5 consumers, 8 parents)
Agency Representatives:
SD Advocacy Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Special Education Programs through Dept of Education, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Dept of Social Services (Aging & Medicaid), USD Center for Disabilities, Dept of Health/Family Health, SD Developmental Center, Community-Based Service Provider (Black Hills Special Services Cooperative)
NUMBER of STAFF : 1
STANDING COMMITTEES
Executive Committee: the chairperson, vice chairperson and a member-at-large
FREQUENCY of MEETINGS: Quarterly
DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY/ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
Department of Human Services/Division of Developmental Disabilities
2005 FEDERAL ALLOTMENT: $458,614
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CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS
- 2004 Needs Assessment – Collaborated with the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Board of Vocational Rehabilitation & Board of Services to the Blind & Visually Impaired Mayor's Committee on ADA, Madison, SD
- Education & Early Intervention
- Early Childhood Parenting Classes - for parents of children ages 4-8 with disabilities
- SpecialQuest Community Support Project - information and resources for families with young children with disabilities
- Housing Workgroup in collaboration with SD Advocacy Services
- Health
- Co-occurring Disabilities Resource Network
- FASD Awareness & Training Project
- Healthy Lifestyles (Diabetes Management for People with DD)
- Agency-wide Responses to the Death of a Person Supported and Other Crises
(research into current practices and development of best practices)
- Friends (recreational and educational opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities through an Adult Community Education program)
- Buddy Program at Rapid City Club for Boys
- Partners in Policymaking
- Youth Leadership Forum & YLF Reunion and Day at the Capitol
- Native American Disability Summit 2005
- Formal & Informal Community Supports
- College of Direct Support
- ATC Direct Support Workforce: Building a Collaborative Strategy for Recruitment, Retention, Training and Utilization
- Providing Information & Resources to South Dakota
- In-Service Training for ATC Staff (Adjustment Training Centers are community based service providers)
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EXAMPLES OF SIGNIFICANT LONG TERM ACHIEVEMENTS
Family Support Programs in South Dakota were begun with Council funding in 1992. There are currently 12 programs providing services to approximately 50 families each. Funding is provided via state general funds and a Medicaid Family Support Waiver.
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