October 24, 2023

Young Adult Transition Workshop

This 5-part workshop provides information and resources to parents and young adults ages 15 to 19 with disabilities. At this time, the sessions are available to families in the Sioux Falls School District and surrounding area. To learn more, visit our website.

Young Adults will:

• Gain skills for using their voice,
• Understand the importance of making connections and building relationships,
• Build goals for the future,
• Learn about how to make a plan, and
• Get tips for finding and working with agencies that can give support

Parents/family will:

• Learn how their role in their child’s life is changing,
• Get tips for teaching their young adult how to speak up,
• Gain tools and strategies for making positive plans for the future, and
• Learn how to support their young adult to navigate successfully through agencies and disability support systems

Sessions every Monday beginning November 6th through December 4th

Parents and their young adults are required to attend each session.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Axtell Park School Library

201 West Ave, Sioux Falls

Pizza available at 5:45 at no cost before each session

Registration is required and space is limited so don't wait!

Please Join Us!

November 1, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Take the night off! Come have dinner with us and help support the work we do to help South Dakota families. A night of good food and fun!

Hope to see you there!

Pizza Ranch in Sioux Falls

2717 W 41st Street

Open Enrollment

Need health insurance? Open Enrollment through the Marketplace begins November 1 for affordable insurance plans that begin in 2024. The last day to Open Enroll through the Marketplace is January 15, 2024.

Enroll by December 15 for insurance coverage that starts January 1, 2024.

Enroll online or with the help of free local assisters. Visit Get Covered SD for more information.

Save the Date!

South Dakota Parent Connection is excited to share this year's date for our annual family holiday event, Cookies & Cocoa. This event allows families of children with disabilities to enjoy holiday festivities in an accommodating setting with supports. Last year we were so happy to see close to 100 families enjoying time together with Santa! Visit our website for more information.

Come enjoy this year's event with us.

• Santa and his helper, Buddy, will be there all day to take their picture with all the kids.
• The University of South Dakota occupational and physical therapy students will provide some fun sensory-friendly activities and games.
• The holiday spirit will ring loud and clear with the live music provided by Vicki Stewart.
• There will be plenty of sweet treats and warm cocoa for everyone to enjoy.
• Raffle items will be available for those looking to do some holiday shopping.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

10:30 - 1:00 pm

Museum of Visual Materials

500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Cookies & Cocoa would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. If you are interested in helping support this family holiday event, please contact Carla Miller to learn more.

Hope to see you there!

GivingTuesday

While GivingTuesday happens every Tuesday, the annual celebration of generosity is on November 28, 2023, this year. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.

South Dakota Parent Connection connects families to resources and services to meet the educational and medical needs of their child, adolescent, or young adult with a developmental or long-term healthcare challenge.

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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, $93,175; 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.