developmental disabilities

The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have equal opportunities and receive the services and supports they need to live and work in South Dakota communities.

Our principles are:

1. We will support people to participate in the life of their community.
2. We will honor the importance of relationships with family and friends.
3. We will ensure that quality services are available and accessible.
4. We will work with providers to enhance services while respecting the dignity of risk and the importance of health and safety.
5. We will respect and value cultural diversity.
6. We will be good stewards of public funds.

Division Highlights​

• Provider Staholder Meeting - Continuum of Care 
• Family Stakeholder Meeting - Continuum of Care 
• The Division of Developmental Disabilities has created new informational brochures about services and supports.
  • Family Support 360 Program Brochure
  • Strengthening Families Program Brochure
  • Respite Care program Brochure
  • CHOICES Program Brochure 
• The DDD to Host 1st Rate Setting Workgroup
  • Meeting Minutes
• The DDD to Host 2 ^nd Rate Setting Workgroup 
  • Meeting Minutes 
• New service called Shared Living is now available!!!
• South Dakota joins the National Community of Practice for Supporting Families of Individuals of I/DD
• The DDD Hosts 3^rd Rate Setting Workgroup
  • Meeting Minutes
  • CSP Questions & DDD Reponses About Workgroup
• The DDD to Host 4^th Rate Setting Workgroup 
  • DDD Rate Modeling Analysis DRAFT Workplan