A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. ​This office provides Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Counselors can make referrals to Independent Living Services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

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. - 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 - 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.

A non-profit education co-op created by South Dakota public schools. Specializes in alternative education, special education programming, education-related therapy and supported transition services Teachwell Transitions - Helps individuals with disabilities navigate life changes with confidence. It prepares students for life after high school and help young adults in their search for meaningful employment. The team of special education professionals, counselors and success coaches work with community partners to create a supportive environment that helps each person succeed. Teachwell Therapy Services - Experienced team of professional therapy providers, providing schools and families with a powerful resource to address a wide range of individual learning needs. Provides the following: Speech-Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy School Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Assistive Technology Consultation and Services

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

Western Resources for Independent Living is a center for independent living for all individuals of all ages with disabilities. We are a private non-profit agency with offices in Rapid City, Spearfish & Pierre, serving the people of 17 counties in western and central South Dakota. Independent Living is the right of an individual to make decisions to increase control over one's own life and to be responsible for those choices. Listed below are the 5 Core Services and other services provided. - Individual & Systems Advocacy program - Information & Referral Services - Peer Support - Independent Living Skills - Transitions Other Services Include: - Home Modifications, Ramps and Adaptive Devices - Housing: assist with locating affordable housing in the community - Employment Services: increase knowledge in career research, completing applications, resumes and developing interview skills - Recreational Services: assist an individual to identify opportunities in the community that provide meaningful leisure time activities and to learn socialization skills - Technology Adaptive Services TAD: devices that assist an individual to independently communicate - Commute (Transportation) Options: transportation training, to help understand options and referrals available for transportation - Youth Transition Services: services for youth 12-24 years old that promote self-awareness, self-esteem, advocacy and self-empowerment skills. - Security Deposit Assistance Program: low income persons with disabilities and/or the elderly. Other factors include need of security deposit and meeting HUD income eligibility. - Social Security: assist individuals with applying for SSI/SSDI benefits

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

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 eligibility is met and or economic need include Diabetic education, Vocational counseling, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Guidance and counseling, Job follow-up, Restoration, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for training, Funding for 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).

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 eligibility is met and or economic need include Diabetic education, Vocational counseling, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Guidance and counseling, Job follow-up, Restoration, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for training, Funding for 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).

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

Provides community-based services including care planning, referrals, care coordination, recovery housing, food distribution, spiritual programing, job coaching, peer support, and John Maxwell leadership training.

South Dakota Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs (SD DROP) provides services and support to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and/or have a speech disability. This includes: 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 services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing support, skills and encouragement needed to achieve hopeful and successful futures. Services provided to program participants include: - Special education - Adult day programs - Vocational programs - Home-based instruction - Residential living facilities - Consultations - Psychiatric services - Medication management - Counseling - Transition Program

Emphasis is placed on high quality services that are flexible, creative, innovative and orientated toward practical and useful life skills. Services include semi-independent supervised apartments, group residence, independent home-based services-monitoring/support, educational services, service coordination, nursing services, alternative services, prevocational services, and integrated vocational services-job development.

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

Provides services and supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities including residential services, day program, vocational services, supported employment, and health care coordination.

Black Hills Works is a community support provider that offers an array of programs to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include Residential, Employment, Volunteer and Community Services, Specialty Services, and Art Expression.

Provides a variety of services to assist adults with disabilities. Programs include residential services, community support services, a variety of day services, employment services, family support program, and shared living.

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

Provides comprehensive supports (i.e. supported employment, residential, community engagement, adult day services, representative payee services, etc.) for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Supports individuals in the community with developmental delays by providing residential services, employment services, day programming and nursing.

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. This office provides Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Counselors can make referrals to Independent Living Services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).

South Dakota Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs (SD DROP) provides services and support to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and/or have a speech disability. This includes: 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.

DakotAbilities provides: Community-based training in work and/or residential settings Support services for adults with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities, and especially those with significant health issues. The goal is to provide opportunities for individuals to live and work in the least restrictive environments possible.

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS).