How to Get Services

This page and its links will help you understand what Rehabilitation Services is, where to get services, how the process works, what you need to do to get services, etc.

Click on the how to questions below to get step-by-step procedures.

• How to apply for Rehabilitation Services?
• How To Get Independent Living Service?
• How To Get Assistive Daily Living Services?
• How to get Telecommunication Adaptive Device Services?

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Step-by-step process to apply for Rehab Services

The First step is to find the Division of Rehabilitation Services office that serves your county. (Click here to find the office serving your county.)

The Second step is to contact the office and schedule a meeting to discuss services and complete an application.

The Third step is to gather information about your disability, education and work history. Bringing this information with you can speed up the process.

The Next step, is for you and your counselor to identify and agree on your employment goal.

Finally, you and your counselor will develop a detailed plan of services available to help you achieve that goal.

The time it takes for you to reach your employment goal depends upon your individual needs. Remember that any person whose disability significantly interferes with getting or keeping a job, and who needs vocational rehabilitation services to overcome these barriers to employment is eligible.

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Step-by-step process to get Independent Living Services

The First step is to find the Center for Independent Living office that serves your county. (Click here to find the office serving your county.)

The Second step is to contact the office and schedule a meeting to discuss services and complete an application.

The Third step is to gather information about your disability. Bringing this information with you can speed up the process.

Finally, is for you and your independent living specialist will establish your independent living goal.

The time it takes for you to reach your independent living goal depends upon your individual needs. Remember that any person whose disability significantly interferes with their ability to function in the family, community or employment, and who needs independent living services to overcome these barriers is eligible.

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For more information about Assistive Daily Living Services

Contact:

The Division of Rehabilitation Services
3800 E Hwy 34
500 E Capital
Pierre SD 57501
(605) 773-3195

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Step-by-step process to get Telecommunication Adaptive Device Services

The First step is to find the TAD provider office that serves your county.

The Second step is to contact the office and schedule a meeting to discuss services and complete an application.

The Third step is for you and your TAD provider will decide on what kind of adaptive phone/device will work best for you.

Any person whose disability significantly interferes with their ability to use a regular telephone, is South Dakota resident, and has phone service or will be getting phone service is eligible for TAD services.

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