Independent Living Services

The focus of this program is to provide a broad scope of services to individuals who are visually impaired/blind in their home communities and to teach the essential skills of blindness necessary to continue to live and work as independently, safely, and comfortably as possible. Professional rehabilitation teachers work with individuals in their homes to teach alternative techniques of doing everyday activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Significant visual impairment, substantial limitation in ability to function independently, a reasonable expectation that IL services will assist the individual, and reside in South Dakota.

Services Available:

Services may include, cane travel skills, communications, writing letters, Braille, telling time, homemaking, counseling, utilizing low vision, leisure activities, and training to public and private organizations.

How to Apply for Services

Contact Information:

Any SBVI District Office, or

Name/Title: Sandy Neyhart, Rural Independent Living Specialist
Address: Hillsview Plaza
3800 East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone/Fax: (605) 773-4644 / (605) 773-5483
E-mail: sandy.neyhart@state.sd.us