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DID YOU MISS THE APRIL LUNCH AND LEARN?

Catch the recording of the April Lunch and Learn: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): Transition in Action
View previous Lunch and Learn Education Sessions here anytime!
APRIL VIRTUAL PARENT TRAINING SERIES
The Statewide Family Engagement Center and SD Parent Connection have partnered to create one-hour trainings to help parents and families understand school related topics and help children experience success at home.
Tuesday, April 20
7 PM CT / 6 PM MT

Supporting Social Emotional Development at Home
Tuesday, April 27
7 PM CT/ 6 PM MT

Using Children's Stories
to Teach Social Skills
Understanding Social Emotional Learning of Young Children
Understanding Red Flags of Concern for Your Child
ANNIVERASARY CELEBRATION

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Center for Disabilities at the University of South Dakota USD Sanford School of Medicine. The Center for Disabilities was established in 1971 as part of a national network of federally-designated centers now known as University Centers for Excellence in Development Disabilities, Education, Research and Service (UCEDDS).

The Center for Disabilities is asking for your help by sharing stories of those who have been positively impacted through the Center for Disabilities. Whether you are a parent, family member, professional, self-advocate or student, please share your story!
NAMI SD FAMILY-TO-FAMILY 8 SESSION EDUCATION PROGRAM
Beginning Monday evenings, April 19th
6:30 PM CT/5:30 PM MT
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery.

The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program, visit nami.org/research.
HELPLINE CENTER NOW OFFERING LYFT RIDES FOR COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS

The Helpline Center, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Health, is excited to announce the launch of a new service that will provide free Lyft rides for individuals to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Individuals in Aberdeen, Brookings, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls and Watertown (and those within 20 miles of any of these communities) are eligible for this free service. Learn More 
USING 'SOCIAL STORIES' TO EASE THE TRANSITION BACK

"Social stories" are reassuring yet directive narratives that help children learn to manage problems or unfamiliar situations. Here, an expert teaches parents and educators how to use a social story to smooth the return to the classroom for students with ADHD and/or autism, including an example you can adapt
FAMILY VOICES WANTS TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Family Voices is hosting the first of 3 focus groups to learn what families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), young adults with special health care needs, and families of CYSHCN who live in congregate care settings understand about influenza vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, access to vaccine in various settings, and concerns and special considerations for congregate care settings.  

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This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H328M140021, Family to Family Health Information Center, $96,750; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.