Organization
Disability Rights South Dakota(DRSD)
Disability Rights South Dakota is a private nonprofit and the state's federally designated Protection & Advocacy agency, protecting the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal and administrative advocacy since 1977. With offices in Pierre, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City, DRSD serves individuals across the state on issues from employment and housing to abuse protection and voting rights.
About
Disability Rights South Dakota (DRSD) — formerly South Dakota Advocacy Services — is a private nonprofit and South Dakota's federally designated Protection & Advocacy agency. Since 1977, DRSD has passionately advocated for the civil and legal rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal services, investigations, and community education. The organisation maintains offices in Pierre, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City.
What They Do
DRSD provides legal advocacy and representation, investigates abuse and neglect in care settings, and educates individuals with disabilities on self-advocacy and self-determination. Priority areas include employment, housing, Social Security/SSI/SSDI, voting rights, discrimination, and community integration. The organisation also assists with accessibility barriers and provides information and referrals across the state.
Who They Serve
South Dakotans with all types of disabilities — physical, psychiatric, intellectual, developmental, and sensory — of all ages, from children with special education needs to adults facing barriers in employment, housing, and community living.
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