300 FILEs were distributed during FFY2000. The Council again assisted families and individuals to attend workshops and conferences within South Dakota. 57 individuals with disabilities and their family members attended conferences ranging from the People First Mini Convention to the Mid-Winter Rehab Conference to a Facts of Life workshop and the Dare to Dream Conference. Return to links. Return to top of page.
People get and keep employment consistent with their interests, abilities and needs.
During FFY2000, the Council had several projects that promoted employment of people with disabilities. The first project worked with employers to develop Natural Job Coach Supports and served 47 individuals with developmental disabilities. 28 of the individuals were employed by a total of 22 different employers. Another project began with a focus on total community supports for individuals wanting to remain in their home community rather than move to a location that had a service provider. This project soon realized that employment was a major factor in being able to remain in the home community and participate fully.