Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired is to promote independence, employment, and full inclusion for all citizens who are blind or visually impaired.
The Board of SBVI is a 15-member advisory council appointed by the Governor to advise and guide SBVI in policy and program development. The board meets four times per year and the majority of members must be persons who are blind or visually impaired. All board meetings are open to the public, and the purpose of the board is to be representative of the constituency on matters impacting blindness.
For agenda, board minutes and members list, please visit the State of South Dakota Boards and Commissions website .
- 2022 Annual Report Text Version
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report Text Version
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2019 Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report
- Board Bylaws : The board's operating document (Adobe PDF Format)
Board Member Eligibility Requirements:
Members are appointed by the Governor. The Board of SBVI submits names for consideration after nominations are received from constituency groups. Board make-up must be over 50 percent individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Board members represent the constituency, prepare an annual report, serve on sub-committees of interest, and represent the division at various functions.
For current list of board members, call the Board Administrator at (605) 773-4644.
Board Chairperson : Jill Kundtz
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
353 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
For more information on the board of SBVI, contact:
Becky Blume, Board Administrator
Address: Hillsview Plaza
3800 East Highway 34,
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone/Fax: (605) 773-4644 Fax (605) 773-5483
Toll Free: 1-800-265-9684
E-mail