The Council has been working with the Division of Developmental Disabilities to assist community-based agencies in downsizing groups homes of 9 individuals or more to 6 individuals with everyone having their own bedroom. During FFY99, the agency was unsuccessful in locating available, accessible housing and therefore, was unable to downsize their group homes. The funding remains available for the agency to use for additional staff costs associated with the downsizing during FFY2000. Return to links. Return to top of page.
People are healthy and benefit from the full range of needed health services.
During FFY98, the Council worked with the SD Dental Association and Delta Dental to provide an opportunity for dentists and dental hygienists to receive training from Dr. Michael Martin on working with individuals with developmental disabilities. The training was videotaped to provide opportunities for others to view the training as well. Planning for a second session took place during FFY99 with the actual training occurring in October 1999. The Council provides funding to the SD University Affiliated Program for development, updating and dissemination of an FAS Packet. The Workgroup has identified needed services and educated leaders on family and individual issues.