SD Statewide Independent Living Council - SILC

04/30/2026

The Art and Science of Connection and Social Health, with Kasley Killam - closed captioning is available.

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04/28/2026

Nominations for 2026 Governor’s Awards - Due May 1st!

Award categories:
1. Outstanding Individual with a Disability
2. Outstanding Employee with a Disability
3. Outstanding Employer of the Year (Small Private, Large Private, Public/Educational)
4. Outstanding Transition Services
5. Distinguished Service

Download nomination materials:
https://bhssc.link/2026-Memo
https://bhssc.link/2026-NomForm

04/28/2026

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Position - Located in Aberdeen or Pierre

SD Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services has a job opening for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to be located in Aberdeen or Pierre Office. For more information and to apply, please go to http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus, and reference Job ID 35613. This position closes 05/07/2026.

04/23/2026

Dakota Plains Legal Services - Justice Bus is a legal aid office. Legal aid attorneys offer free legal services to the community they visit. Eligibility Requirements Apply!
Talk with an Attorney - Get Guidance - Receive Advice

Pat Duffy Community & Youth Involved Center - 19 E Main Ave, Ft. Pierre 10 AM - 1:00 PM. April 23; May 7; June 4; July 2; August 6; Sep 3 and Oct 1.

04/22/2026

Today is National Assistive Technology Day - April 22 - Read more at:

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04/20/2026

Two weeks remaining to finalize your Governor's Award nomination(s).

04/13/2026

Support Sioux Falls Nonprofits at The Human Race 2026!
Join Health Connect’s Human Race on Saturday, June 6 at Sertoma Park for a fun run, walk, and community celebration benefiting 21 local nonprofits.
📍 Sertoma Park | 4300 S Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls
⏰ Check-in 8:00–9:00 AM | 5K at 9:00 AM | 1‑Mile Walk at 10:00 AM
Why participate?
• 75% of registration fees go directly to local nonprofits
• Walk, run, or cheer—everyone is welcome!
👉 Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=124089
❓ Questions: Health Connect of SD at 605‑371‑1000

Health Connect's Human Race is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Abbott House - 5K Run, Abbott House - 1 Mile Walk, CEF Sioux Falls Area Chapter - 5K Run, CEF Sioux Falls Area Chapter - 1 Mile Walk, Call to Freedom - 5K Run, Call to Freedom - 1 Mile Walk, Center of Hope - 5...

04/11/2026

South Dakota - Register to Vote, Update Voter Registration or Cancel Voter Registration
How to register, Voter Registration Form, Frequently Asked Questions

How to register: Print the Voter Registration Form, fill-out the form, sign it and then submit it to your County Auditor. Your Voter Registration form with an original signature must be received by the auditor 15 days before any election if you wish to vote in that election. South Dakota law does n...

04/11/2026

Regardless of voting experience or party affiliation, make informed decisions in the 2026 primaries and general election. Important dates, voting basics, who and what are on the ballot, and more.

Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the primary and general elections.

04/10/2026

Apprenticeship Knowledge Series - Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 Am CST, via Teams
https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=a8a4a9231b4c4714f744edb5604bcb0b

For more information, contact the Start Today SD team at starttoday@state.sd.us or 605.610.7031.

The Department of Labor and Regulation invites employers, education partners, community stakeholders, and current registered apprenticeship sponsors to a free virtual Apprenticeship Knowledge Series.

04/10/2026

Get those nominations in!

04/09/2026

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center hosting webinars:
April 29, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience.

Register here:
https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7_yMvuUQMKvMJ3ega2mqA #/registration

NADRC will also host the webinar, Addressing Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Among Homeless and Housing-Insecure Seniors on May 14 3-4:00 pm ET. Register here: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LNQJR4JhTLSd38Nr7po4PQ #/registration
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Living well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people....