DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Shawnie Rechtenbaugh, Department Secretary
2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide campaign that celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities. The 2022 NDEAM theme is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation." There are several communities in South Dakota that will be hosting training events throughout the month to raise awareness about disability employment issues to help promote inclusion within workplaces. See the listing of events that is available to see what's taking place near you. The public is invited and welcome to attend any of the events.
Independent Living Services
Who is eligible? What Services are available? How do I get services?
Enhanced HCBS Payments (10% FMAP)
The American Rescue Plan provides States with a temporary 10 percentage point increase in the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for certain Medicaid home and community-based services expenditures. Governor Noem is committed to passing these funds directly to HCBS providers to address workforce challenges, telehealth and assistive technology, and COVID related expenses.
Your Future Begins Now!
Has your disability prevented you from getting the career that you want? We have the services and supports to help!
Assistance for High School Students with Disabilities
Are you a high school student with a disability or a parent of a student with a disability? If so, you may be eligible for services! We can help you achieve your goals!
You can also learn more about post-secondary opportunities and careers. Find events in your area that are specifically designed for high school students with disabilities at http://tslp.org/events.
A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home
A complete, room-by-room guide outlining different features and products in a dementia-friendly apartment created by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. This virtual tour explains different tools you can use to make a home safer and more comfortable for someone living with a dementia-related illness.
South Dakota SHIINE
The South Dakota Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) program is currently seeking volunteers for all aspects of the SHIINE program.
Regional Nursing Facility Grants
The Department of Human Services Division of Long-Term Services and Supports invites entities interested in planning for the merger of long-term care services in a nursing facility setting to create, and be delegated as, a Regional Nursing facility to apply for funds to facilitate the planning and merger of facilities.
LTSS Providers
LTSS is seeking applications for the South Dakota Adult Nutrition Program and the Adult Day Services Program.
