Learning Disabilities Association of South Dakota
Dakota Link

Helping individuals of all ages be as independent as possible by applying
Assistive Technology solutions to Life's limitations.   www.dakotalink.net 
1-800-645-0673


SD Advocacy Services

A private non-profit organization designated by the Governor to protect the rights of
 people with disabilities in SD.  www.sdadvocacy.com   1-800-658-4782 Voice/TDD

Transition Services Liaison Project

Mission:  to enable students with disabilities to reach their maximum potential in their transition from high school to the adult world.  www.tslp.org  1-605-224-5336

Learning Disabilities Association of America

LDA represents the needs and interests of children and adults with learning disabilities, their families and the professionals who serve them.  www.LDAamerica.org
 1-888-300-6710

Parent Connection

Resources for families of children with disabilities; A Resource Center, Parent Training
and Information Center, Navigator Program, and Family to Family Health Care
 Information Center.  www.sdparent.org   1-800-640-4553

SD Parent Information and Resource Center

The PIRC provides a varied array of direct training and information resources designed to support parents in their active and effective involvement in their children's education.  www.sdpirc.org   1-800-219-6247
SD Special Education Department

The Office of Special Education promotes collaboration among parents, educators,
 students, community and other agencies to make available the full range of personnel, programming, and placement options, including early intervention and transition
 services, required to assure that all children with disabilities have available to them
 a free and appropriate public education.  http://doe.sd.gov/oess/specialed/index.asp   605-773-3134

 Resources for Parents and Students
Excel Achievement.
Excel Achievement Center is located in Sioux Falls and has been working with children and families across the state of South Dakota for over 5 years. Our statewide teacher training for dyslexia intervention has been making a dramatic difference in the reading outcomes of schools across the state. Excel Achievement Center considers itself a resource for all families and educators to contact free of charge. To find out more about dyslexia, please go to the following link: http://www.excelachievement.com/courses/Dyslexia.php Contact information is: 605-988-0900 or email the center directly at Stephanie@letslearnnow.com.