Return to top of page. As reported in FFY99, the Council worked with the Division of Developmental Disabilities to assist community-based agencies in downsizing group homes of 9 individuals or more to 6 individuals with everyone having their own bedroom. The Council had set-aside funds for a local agency but the agency was unable to locate available, accessible housing and was unable to complete the downsize their group home. Return to links. Return to top of page.
People are healthy and benefit from the full range of needed health services.
Dental Training was held in October 1999 and provided 28 dentists and staff with information and hands-on experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Through continued dialogue with the SD Dental Association, Medicaid staff, and Department of Human Services staff the Council hopes to continue to address the need for quality dental services as well as the issues and concerns of dentists who may or may not provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The TBI Initiative worked with survivors and family members to develop networks and advocate for services within South Dakota. Dr. Debi Russell presented this training and addressed many areas related to TBI and services. This session provided participants with information on the positioning and feeding issues of people with significant needs in these areas as well as body positioning techniques that use gravity to improve the overall health of people with significant physical disabilities.