Accessibility & Recreation
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Automotive
- IMED Mobility
Wheelchair accessible vehicle provider including rentals
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Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Disability Rights South Dakota
Robert J. Kean, Executive Director
221 S. Central Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
605-224-8294
800-658-4782
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Contact Information
Department of Education
- Special Education Programs
Department of Education Offices
Office of Educational Services and Supports
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 5750l-2291
605-773-3678
605-773-3782 FAX
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Contact information
Email
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- SD Birth to Three
Department of Education Offices
Office of Educational Services and Supports
Barb Hemmelman, Education Program Assistant Manager
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
605-773-3678
605-773-3782 FAX
800-305-3064
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E-Mail
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Special Education Programs
Department of Education Offices
Office of Educational Services and Supports
Julie Carpenter, Education Program Representative
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
605-773-3678
800-305-3064
Website
Email
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- South Dakota Parent Connection
3701 West 49th St., Suite 200B
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
605-361-3171 Voice & TDD
605-361-2928 FAX
800-640-4553
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Contact Information
Health & Well-Being
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Chip provides health insurance to eligible children under age 19 based on family size and income even if covered by another health insurance policy.
CHIP information - Disabled Children’s Program
This program provides health insurance to children under age 19 who have a disability as defined by the Social Security Administration and meet Nursing Facility, Hospital or Intermediate Care Facility Level of Care criteria. Financial eligibility is based on the child’s income and resources. Cost to provide care at home must be equal to or less than the cost at an institution.
Social Security Definition of Disability for Children
Disabled Children’s Program information - Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid
Individuals under 65 who require medical services provided in a Nursing Care Facility may be eligible for health insurance through this program. Eligibility is also based on income and resources.
Age, Blind and Disabled program information