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Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired | South Dakota Department of Human Services

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 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).

What's Here

State Government Agencies/Departments
Blind Mobility Aids
Supported Employment
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blindness
Diabetes
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Job Training Formats
Disease/Disability Information
Job Search Resource Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Day Rehabilitation
Career Counseling
Eye Examinations

Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired | South Dakota Department of Human Services

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 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).

What's Here

State Government Agencies/Departments
Blind Mobility Aids
Supported Employment
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blindness
Diabetes
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Job Training Formats
Disease/Disability Information
Job Search Resource Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Day Rehabilitation
Career Counseling
Eye Examinations

Support and Advocacy | National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota

Education, advocacy, and support for all blind persons.

What's Here

Disability Awareness Training
Disease/Disability Information
Issue Advocacy
Blindness
Individual Advocacy

Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired | South Dakota Department of Human Services

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 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).

What's Here

State Government Agencies/Departments
Blind Mobility Aids
Supported Employment
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blindness
Diabetes
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Job Training Formats
Disease/Disability Information
Job Search Resource Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Day Rehabilitation
Career Counseling
Eye Examinations

Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired | South Dakota Department of Human Services

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 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).

What's Here

State Government Agencies/Departments
Blind Mobility Aids
Supported Employment
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blindness
Diabetes
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Job Training Formats
Disease/Disability Information
Job Search Resource Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Day Rehabilitation
Career Counseling
Eye Examinations

Low Vision Support Group | South Dakota Association of the Blind

Providing education and support virtually for those in South Dakota who have vision loss.

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Blindness
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Services and Educational Opportunities | South Dakota Association of the Blind

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.

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Peer Counseling
Legislative Advocacy
Issue Advocacy
Blindness
Disease/Disability Information

South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind | South Dakota Department of Human Services

The South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind helps individuals who are blind or have low vision build the skills they need to live independently and confidently. Trained staff provide personalized instruction designed to support safety, self-reliance, and meaningful participation in daily life. Services include: Computer Training: Instruction in using computers with assistive technology, such as screen readers, magnification, and Braille displays, to improve digital skills and access to information. Orientation and Mobility: Training in safe and effective travel skills, including techniques for navigating environments with or without a white cane. Communication Skills: Lessons in Braille and other communication methods to support reading, writing, and information access. Home Management: Teaching essential daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizing household tasks. Manual/Creative Arts: Hands-on instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools to build practical skills and self-confidence. Low Vision Services: Access to low-vision evaluations and adaptive devices that support reading, writing, and daily tasks.

What's Here

Day Rehabilitation
Braille Materials/Collections
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Job Training Formats
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Blind Mobility Aids
Blindness
Braille and Tactile Aids
State Government Agencies/Departments
Career Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Vocational Rehabilitation

School Programs and Consultation Services | South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Serves children with visual impairments/vision loss by providing: ​On-campus services in Aberdeen which include regular and special education and transition programs during the nine month school year; daily opportunities to learn and practice skills of blindness; day program for students who live within driving distance and a residential program for those who live at a distance; and six weeks of summer programming focused on the skills of blindness. ​Statewide consultation services include outreach services for public school students; educational evaluations for public school students; in-service education for teachers and service providers; and educational materials for families and schools.

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Blindness
Secondary/High Schools
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
Disease/Disability Information
Braille Materials/Collections
School Districts
Middle Schools
Primary Schools
Braille and Tactile Aids
College/University Campus Police
Special Education Classes/Centers

Deaf-Blind Program | Center for Disabilities - University of South Dakota

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.

What's Here

Blindness
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Disease/Disability Information
Disability Awareness Training
Information Clearinghouses
Deafness
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance