weConnect- September 22, 2021

SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES CONDUCTING STATEWIDE LISTENING SESSIONS.

YOUR INPUT NEEDED!

The mission of DHS is to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and disabled in partnership with stakeholders. DHS is seeking community input about services and supports offered to individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. If you are an elderly individual, an individual with a disability, or a family member who provides support to a child, youth, adult, or senior adult, DHS would like to visit with you.

SD Parent Connection is partnering with DHS to host listening sessions in the communities listed below.

Please join an event near you to share your insights with the Department.

Accommodations requests should be made at least 5 days prior to the event, please contact SD Parent Connection at 800-640-4553 or sdpc@sdparent.org.

Date/Time

Wed, Sept 29 - 5:30 to 7pm

Mon, Oct 4 - 6:30 to 8pm

Wed, Oct 6 - 6:30 to 8pm

Thurs, Oct 7 - 6:30 to 8pm

Wed, Oct 13 - 6:30 to 8pm

Wed, Oct 27 - 6:30 to 8pm

Wed, Nov 3 - 6:30 to 8pm

TBD

Community/

Flyer

Sioux Falls

Eagle Butte

Pine Ridge

Location/Address

St Francis School, 520 Warrior Dr

Public Library, 515 Walnut St

Municipal Library, 1000 E Church

Parent Connection, 2310 N Maple

Activity Center, 320 5th Ave

Pizza Ranch, 1209 10th St W

Holiday Inn Express, 1360 SD-44

TBD

SEPTEMBER IS

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Ready.gov leads the observance of National Preparedness Month, a time to highlight the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Free resources available for families, children, individuals with disabilities, and organizations.

Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs

Free and in-person Safety Awareness Training in Sioux Falls, Tuesday, Sept 28 from 6:30-9pm.

Whether you are a parent of a toddler or an adult transitioning to adult life, there are many factors that go into ensuring the safety and well-being of a person with a disability. Establishing a fire safety or disaster preparedness plan, interacting with a police officer, calling and communicating with a 9- 1-1 operator, having medical information ready for the EMT, and many other aspects are important to the well-being of any individual, but how does it differ and what do we need to know to be sure it turns out best for the individual.

Virtual and free First Responder Disability Awareness Training for people with disabilities, their families, disability advocates and those invested in the disability community. Wednesday, Oct 27 from 1-3pm CT.

This two-hour training provides guidance on how to advocate with first responders, inform them of your needs, how to be a partner with first responder agencies, and how to become a resource for those agencies.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY

EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH.

JOIN AN NDEAM EVENT NEAR YOU!

The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date/Time

Wed, Oct 6 -11:30am to 1pm

Wed, Oct 6 - 11am

Wed, Oct 6 - 8:45 to 9:45am

Thurs, Oct 7 - 8:30 to10am

Thurs, Oct 7 - 6 to 8pm

Fri, Oct 8 - 9 to 10am

Tues, Oct 12 - 10:30 to11:30am

Tues, Oct 21 - 11am to Noon

Tues, Oct 21 - 7:30 to 9am

Tues, Oct 21- 9 to 10:30am

Wed, Oct 22 - 8:30 to 9:30am

Thurs, Oct 7 - Thurs, Oct 14

Tues, Oct 12 - 8:30am CT

Community/

Flyer or Link

Location

Swiftel Center

Burger King

Sioux Valley School District

Virtual

Family Life Center

Madison High School Gym

Virtual

Rushmore Hotel

Old Mill

Virtual

Virtual Film Viewing

Virtual Panel Discussion

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

Sept 2021 Lunch and Learn Recording: Introduction to Teachwell Solutions

2 Part Webinar, Oct. 12 & 19: Picky Eaters & Problem Feeders 0-6

7 week Strengthening Families Program. Begins Oct 7 for families with youth 10-14 yrs old. Offered in Sioux Falls by Carroll Institute.

Parent Training: Graduation and Transition. Thursday, Oct 14 at 7pm CT. Attend at the Aberdeen Library or virtually. Offered by SD Parent Connection and the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center.

Spooky Lane: Safety Truck or Treat, Sioux Falls, Saturday, Oct 16 from 3-6pm. Free family fun from Safety Village of SD.

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.