Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down Syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. The organization's work is achieved through three key areas of programming: Resources & Support, Policy & Advocacy, and Community Engagement.

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Provides quality home health care to residents of the Sioux Empire, Vermillion, and Chamberlain communities. Services offered include care for heart conditions, complex wound care, diabetes education and assessment, disease and symptom management, education on a newly diagnosed medical condition, home health aide, home infusion therapy education, home safety education, medication education, occupational therapy, pain management, pediatric care, physical therapy, postsurgical care, skilled nursing, speech therapy, and rehabilitation therapy while recovering from an orthopedic condition or hospital stay. They are most appropriate for individuals recently discharged from the hospital and are not fully recovered such as after surgery or new diagnosis, individuals recently diagnosed with an illness and needing education, and individuals who have a chronic condition that needs frequent clinical assessment such as diabetes, kidney, stroke, heart or lung disease.

A state agency that works with individuals who are blind and or visually impaired in the area of employment and independent living. Services that are available if eligible Vocational counseling and evaluation, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Job follow-up, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for post-secondary training or eye surgery (If economic need is met), and Low Vision services (includes a visual examination conducted by a trained specialist in the field of low vision, assessment of visual functioning of individual needs and goals, prescriptions for specialized low vision devices, and individualized training).

Offers support groups that provide a place to come together and openly express feelings about Parkinson's Disease. For a list of meetings in South Dakota, visit website.

Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour educational cancer workshops over the telephone or online. Also offers publications about cancer-related topics.

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Provides various programs for catastrophically disabled veterans and other people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to the following areas: - Service to veterans - Veterans service officer - who is able to assist in obtaining benefits - Advocacy programs for veterans and people with disabilities - Legislation - Peer counseling - for persons with physical disabilities and especially new spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. - Sports and recreational activities - Assists veterans that have physical disabilities with getting involved in sports activities such as bowling, lacrosse, boccia ball, fishing, skiing, trap shooting, and hunting. Also open to individuals with disabilities. - Equipment lending - Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Provides support, education, research and community to help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease.

Provides information, resources, and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives. Services also available for professionals who serve adults with ADD/ADHD.

The Extended Care and Rehab Service Line includes the following services: Caregiver support group, spinal cord injury / disorder program, full suite of therapies, chiropractic care, integrative health services, adaptive sports, low vision and visually impaired services, inpatient community living center, pain management, whole health services, community living center, hospice/palliative Care, polytrauma/traumatic brain injury (TBI), geriatrics & extended care (GEC), medical foster home, and home health care.

 Provides evidence-based information about attention deficit / hyperactive disorder (ADD/ADHD) to parents, educators, professionals, the media, and the general public through a National Resource Center. Local family and support groups - call the National number to learn about local groups or visit website.

A non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for chronic renal patients on dialysis or having a kidney transplant, provides general literature to the public regarding kidney diseases.

ACPA is an international non-profit medical association with more than 2,300 healthcare professionals across more than 30 specialties who treat and/or perform research on cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA serves 76,000 patients annually through its ACPA Approved Teams. Below are some of the ways ACPA help make an impact in the cleft and craniofacial community: - ​Personalized support is provided to patients and their families, giving them tools they need to thrive. - Educational materials are developed with cleft and craniofacial providers to ensure patients receive trusted information. - ACPA Approved Team connections are provided to patients and families giving them access to interdisciplinary care to ensure the best possible outcomes Continuing education is provided to cleft and craniofacial professionals with the latest techniques and cutting-edge research College scholarships are awarded to students born with cleft and craniofacial conditions

Provides multidisciplinary brain and spine care including the following specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, balance and dizziness, and more. Offers diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions including: strokes, headaches, seizures/epilepsy, neuropathy, balance disorders, movement disorders, weakness, brain injuries, concussion, MS, ALS, and more. Also provides a balance and dizziness clinic and a Spine Navigator who offers information on services provided, treatable conditions, and how to start the referral process. The spine navigator helps patients and family members understand aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and recover.

An independent, nonprofit critical access hospital providing the following services: emergency care, cardiac rehabilitation services, coronary care, diabetes counseling, intensive care, in-patient services, obstetrics/childbirth services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pulmonary care services, radiology services, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, swing bed program, surgical services, and on-site specialty providers (orthopedics, pain management, cardiology, urology, and audiology).

Group sessions are available at different times throughout the year. Some of the group sessions offered include: - Corrective Thinking: For youth ages 13 - 18 to help members identify: The five basic thinking errors and deterrents to thinking errors The four characteristics that are essential for change The impact of behaviors on family, friends, and the community - Couples Workshops: For couples who wish to enhance their relationship, whether or not they are having difficulties. Workshops offer: Skill and idea description and demonstration Opportunity for couples to practice skills privately Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their experiences if they would like - Introduction to Mindfulness: What happens in your life depends on your mind - Social Skills Group: For 10-15 year olds struggling with social skills or fitting in. Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: For children ages 5 - 11 and their birth, foster, or adoptive parents. While the parents or parenting team is involved in education, supportive discussion and training, the children will gather in a separate group to work on developmental and behavioral issues. - Mental Health First Aid Trainings: Offered periodically. Participants are taught to assess for risk of suicide or harm; listen non-judgmentally; give reassurance and information; encourage appropriate professional help; and encourage self-help and other support strategies. - Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings: Offered periodically. Participants are taught to assess for risk of suicide or harm; listen non-judgmentally; give reassurance and information; encourage appropriate professional help; and encourage self-help and other support strategies. All within the context of helping the youth population.

The American Cancer Society offers cancer specific information, tools to help with your treatment, help with insurance questions, and lodging.

The Ryan White Part C program helps HIV positive people who live in Eastern SD to access primary health care. All patients who apply for the Part C Program will have access to case management services. The case managers help people with HIV/AIDS find services they need such as medical care, health insurance assistance, assistance with paying for medications, financial help, food/nutrition assistance, housing, referral to substance use treatment programs and/or mental health services, transportation, and other types of services. The Part C Program is a payer of last resort. Patients that are eligible for compensation through other programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance, must first access assistance through those programs. Funds are available to assist with primary care, lab testing, emergency prescriptions, outpatient mental health therapy, outpatient substance abuse treatment, dental care, transportation, outpatient nutritional services, and medical and non-medical case management. Other services include nurse case management, social work case management services, and HIV testing.

Provides assistance in the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) offering support and consultative services to homes, daycares, and schools. Children in South Dakota who have been professionally identified as DHH may be eligible for services. These services include: information on hearing level, assistive technology, language development, and communication opportunities; participation in the development of an individualized Family Service Plan; communication choice support of sign language skills/or training to facilitate listening and spoken language; demonstration of the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM/DM systems, or other forms of listening technology; collaboration with other service providers; and social opportunities and networking for the Deaf community, as well as connecting families raising children who are DHH.

The 1:1 Peer Support Program pairs up a peer visitor with a participant who might need help adjusting to their disability, support and encouragement, resources, and more. Volunteer position that requires a bit of training, and the only qualification is that you must have a disability. This can be a physical disability, cognitive disability, mental health diagnosis, and more.

Provides services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and/or have a speech disability. Community Education and Support: Provides a variety of direct service programming to deaf and hard of hearing consumers and the general public, including advocacy, peer support, mentoring, independent living, deaf mentoring, social services, recreation and social activities, senior citizen services, and other services as available. Employment Services: Assistance is provided with seeking and keeping employment, including job search and applications, preparing for interviews, initial job training, job coaching, assistance with co-workers and staff meetings. Telecommunication Equipment Distribution: Providing installation, training, and equipment including amplified telephones, captioned telephones, ring signalers, and mobile phones/tablets. American Sign Language: Community based and contractual sign language classes, interpreter mentoring, information regarding ASL, deaf culture, and deaf history available to the public and private organizations.

Provides information about Down Syndrome, direction to resources, and networking opportunities. For a schedule of meetings and family fun events, visit the website.

Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to families and service providers of children aged birth to 21 with varying levels of both hearing and vision loss. Services are geared toward improving educational outcomes in order to help prepare them for eventual transition into adulthood. Technical assistance and support services include: understanding vision and hearing loss, developing communication skills, using accommodations and technology, assisting with the development of educational plans and meaningful strategies, daily living skills, and transitioning across life stages. Information and resources include guides and handbooks, links to state and national resources, Wegner library resources, and deaf-blind topic pages.

Helps people with disabilities develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment. Services are individualized for the client. Common services include occupational development, guidance, consultation, mock interviews, resume and cover letter creation, assistance with applications, follow-up contact, information pertaining to workplace earnings and the impact on social security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. Other services include vocational evaluations, occupational interest surveys, independent living evaluations, short-term internships, on-site job coaching and/or assessment, basic social skill development, cultural awareness, transitional support into the workplace for students and young adults, specific job and task analysis, and guidance for accommodations and adaptive equipment. Individuals are referred to Career Advantage by the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), commonly referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (SBVI), local School Districts, as well as friends and family members. Career Advantage is also used as a local resource for businesses who may have disability employment questions, may be seeking guidance on best practices, approaches, accommodations, adaptive equipment, or may be looking to hire additional employees. Functional assessments are available for on-site testing, and disability training for staff is a service available by special request.