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Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

Made up of 25 members appointed by the Governor. The Council receives federal dollars that it then grants to other community agencies for projects benefiting people with developmental disabilities (DD), projects include funding for individuals with DD and their family members to attend workshops and conferences, Partners in Policy-Making, Youth Leadership Forum, SD Advocates for Change, and Information and Referrals.

The ACLU of South Dakota, a national chapter of the ACLU, is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. Believes that the freedoms of press, speech, assembly and religion, and the rights to due process, equal protection and privacy, are fundamental to a free people. Seeks to advance constitutional protections for groups that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people. Carries out its work through selective litigation, lobbying at state and local level and through public education and awareness of what the Bill of Rights means for people of South Dakota. Advocacy / Help Generally, the ACLU of South Dakota only takes on issues that can affect a large number of people directly or involving a small number of people or an individual that could set a precedent that would impact a significant number of people. The ACLU is especially interested in issues that may break new ground in interpreting constitutional rights. To request assistance, fill out the legal intake form. - Completing this form does not mean will provide legal representation to anyone. Individuals will only be contacted by the organization if they decide to take the case. Issues that the ACLU of South Dakota Generally Does NOT Accept: Individual criminal defense complaints about an individuals attorney in a criminal case claims of innocence by prisoners individual employment disputes disputes involving private companies landlord-tenant disputes obtaining green cards/visas for immigrants only monetary damages

The South Dakota Association of the Blind exists to provide input into the quality of services provided by state, federal, and local governments. It also develops and support legislation to improve the quality of life, provide educational opportunities to their constituency on a variety of topics that include leadership training, self-advocacy skills training, and information of the American with Disabilities Act, and provide peer support.

Provides opportunities that focus on financial security, good health, career opportunities, connecting with others, and discovery.

Provides nationwide attorney referral services. Refers eligible individuals to counseling services through the Pension Counseling Project. Also able to refer individuals to government agencies or private pension attorneys through the National Pension Lawyers Network.

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

Dedicated to enhancing the professional development of professional counselors in the state of South Dakota and the welfare of the clients they serve. South Dakota Counseling Association is the professional association for masters and doctoral level professional counselors and students in the state.

Provides assistance to victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Services may include emotional support, victim events, Support groups, Literature, Guidance through the justice systems, Information and referrals, and 24-hour national Help Line for victims of substance impaired driving crashes. ​ MADD Victim Advocates may be able to provide assistance in completing applications for Crime Victim Compensation, a state program that assists with expenses that have occurred due to a crime. They may offer court accompaniment, court case monitoring, and assistance in preparing Victim Impact Statements as well as parole hearing statements, and other services. Support services are available for adult and children victims, survivors and families and friends who have been impacted by an impaired driving crash.

Develops statewide, intelligent, aggressive and serviceable Council for the purpose of promoting all activities found to be for the good of all veterans and their dependents. Provides a means of contact and communication among the members of the Council and veterans organizations. Does any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the foregoing business and objects of the Council, including, for such purposes, to contract and pay for personal and other services, to contract for, buy, take by deed, gift or devise, hold, posses, manage, borrow, rent, lease, loan, assign, convey, sell and dispose of in any manner real and personal property, and to act as trustee, or be a beneficiary of a trust. Provides a practical means by which veterans organizations throughout the state may effectively contribute to the betterment of all veterans in three principle phases, as follows: Legislation affecting veterans and their dependents. Concern for the general programs for all veterans and their dependents and all veterans' organization, principally hospital, labor and social. Make public information in behalf of all veterans and their dependents and veterans organizations represented and establish a system of public relations for this purpose.

Advocate for a responsible and healthy South Dakota pork production industry, by serving as a proactive industry voice in responding to public perception, a strong supporter for its members on public policy issues, and a quality resource of information and services for the pork industry.

Provides active advocacy through education, events and resources.

A collective Christian voice lobbying to end hunger in the United States and around the world. The Sioux Falls' chapter invites anyone to participate in their educational and advocacy activities.

Promotes afterschool programs, advocates public policy on behalf of afterschool programs, and encourages high quality in afterschool programs across South Dakota.

Providing survivors of domestic violence access to the education, support and general information they need to move forward in life. Also provides technical assistance, public policy information, national conferences, financial education, and The Storyteller's Collective: a national speakers bureau, and webinars for advocates.

Provides practical support, resources, education and understanding to people who are living and coping with mental health issues and their family members. Also works to increase public awareness and advocates for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Visit the website for details on the resource center and online support groups.

Provides information and counseling references to women contemplating abortion; information and counseling referrals to families and individuals making end-of-life decisions; and support for pro-life legislation.

The purpose of the SD Trucking Association is to represent and serve interests of the trucking industry in South Dakota.

Offering support, education, advocacy and resources for transgender/gender-diverse youth, their parents, and transgender/gender-diverse young adults up through age 35. Community Health Worker helps to advocate for the gender-diverse community. Services are available online and in-person.

A non-profit membership organization that represents hospitals, long-term care facilities, health systems, home health agencies, hospice organizations, and assisted living centers and provides a unified voice with state and federal advocacy. Services include advocacy, information, education, and networking.

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.