November 22, 2024

Save the Date

The theme of this year's conference is Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change! Our goal with this conference is to focus on developing partnerships to improve the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities in South Dakota. This is a joint effort across multiple agencies throughout South Dakota.

We are excited to be offering a number of excellent breakout presentations related to the following tracks:

• Early Childhood
• Transition
• Mental Health & Challenging Behaviors
• Advocacy
• Accessibility & Inclusion

The conference is open to all and intended for people with disabilities, family members, professionals in the field of developmental disabilities (healthcare, education, mental health), and state, community, and agency providers.

Individuals with developmental disabilities and/or their family members are eligible to receive a scholarship for this conference. To get additional information or to register for a scholarship, please email Arlene Poncelet. Be sure to check back as the conference date of August 26 & 27, 2025 approaches for more information related to our keynote presenters, breakout titles and more!!

Call for Presentations 2025

Click here for the Call for Presentations form.

 RETURN BY: December 2, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Here are some educational opportunities offered by South Dakota Parent Connection and by other organizations that can help support South Dakota families. A complete list of events can be found on our website at ww.sdparent.org or Facebook page.

December 7, 2024: Cookies & Cocoa: Join South Dakota Parent Connection for our 8th Annual Cookies & Cocoa event! We have lots of fun planned and Santa Claus will visit for pictures. The event is in the same location with a new name, Mosaic Arts & Events at 500 North Main Ave, in Sioux Falls, SD.

March 19, 2025: South Dakota Special Education Conference: The annual Special Education Conference provides a unique experience to gather with South Dakota educators, related service providers, and parents. This in-person event allows participants to learn about evidence-based innovations, and educational trends leading toward best practices, and provide practical solutions for special education classrooms.

August 26 - 27, 2025: South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities: Celebrating strengths, inspiring change! The conference is open to all and intended for people with disabilities, family members, professionals in the field of developmental disabilities (healthcare, education, mental health), state, community, and agency providers.

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