For over 20 years, an independent voice for
South Dakotans with disabilities.
The Coalition provides training, advocates for South Dakotans with disabilities and facilitates networking opportunities.
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Spearfish named Playful City USA Community
Spearfish is among 213 cities in the nation recognized as a "Playful City" by a national group that encourages outdoor play opportunities for children.
KaBOOM!, a nonprofit organization, has been designating Playful CIty USA communities since 2007 to encourage local governments to increase play opportunities through local policies, according to a press release.
"Cities like Spearfish are key allies in the fight to combat the play deficit and serve as outstanding role models for government and community leaders across the country." said Darell Hammond, founder and chief executive officer of KaBOOM!
Pierre was the only other community in South Dakota to make the list of 213 communities.
(Rapid City Journal)
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Membership Drive Continues...
Widening our circle and strengthening our voices will help us to continue working to ensure that the rights and needs of people with disabilities and their families are an integral part of every policy conversation and decision.
Welcome New Members
Ann Hoye - Darci Propst - Mark Arneson - Lori Douville -
Carol Rockwell - Pathways - Patricia Reiter -
Brian & Carolyn Deal - Barry & Jennifer Jacobsen
Board of Service to the Blind & Visually Impaired -
Paul Bly - Celeste Gageby - Gary Pfaff -
Vicki Nelson - Jerry Raabe - Kathie Tupper - Eileen Van Soest -
SD Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault -
Hoby Abernathy - Ken Laughlin - Jo Marie Laughlin -
Bob Sutton - Mary Livermont -
Sue Birrenkott -
Sarah Jo Jorgensen - Sheena & Jim Drey -
Sandra Magnavito -
Mary Ohman - Bjo Schreir -
Steve Kelsey -
Constance Lane - Jennifer Scott -
Parent Informer -
Dr. James King - Cassie Stoeser -
Kristina Allen -
Colleen Moran -
Ann Fortin -
Human Relations Department/City of Sioux Falls -
Alicia Nelson - Stacy Lambrecht -
Deb Kambel -
Rhonda Erickson - Sharon Colombe -
Minnehaha County Human Resources -
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
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Registration Has Been Extended...Must Register by May 10, 2012
for Dare to Dream!
"Dare to Dream - Our Journey Continues"
June 10-12, 2012 Spearfish Holiday Inn, Spearfish SD
Download registration forms and applications for stipends at www.sdparent.org/Dare to Dream/Registration. A $25 co-pay must accompany all registrations. Dare To Dream offers programing for people of all ages and all disabilities, including inclusive childcare programs for children (birth to 12) and teens (13-19). Visit www.sdparent.org/Dare to Dream to learn more about the conference.
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Save The Date
May 22 & May 23, 2012
Statewide Sexual Assualt Response Team Meeting with 1 Day Conference.
On May 22, 2012 Yankton Sexual Assault Response Team will host a statewide brainstorming session about how to better serve victims in SD. On May 23, 2012 national speaker Debra Holbrook, RNC, SANEA, FNE A/P will present
Who Is Jane Doe: A Look at Blind Reporting Mandates.
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