DakotaLink

03/03/2026

DakotaLink is at the Special Education Conference in Sioux Falls today, stop by and say hello if you are attending!

01/23/2026

DakotaLink is your local supplier for SureHands equipment - call today if you have questions! 1-800-645-0673

12/04/2025

SureHands and lindzgarrett are giving away a lift system to one lucky winner! See this post for entry instructions - this is a great opportunity to win the best lift system on the market!

09/16/2025

DakotaLink is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist in Brookings, SD or the surrounding area. If you think you would be a good fit for this exciting job, we would encourage you to apply!

Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals of all ages with disabilities across southeastern South Dakota access the tools they need to live more independently. As an Assistive Technology Specialist, you'll assess client needs, recommend and install assistive devices, and provide hands-on train...

09/12/2025

Are you registered for our 4th annual Run, Walk & Roll event yet?

Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Elmwood Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a great local 1-mile, 5k and 10k on the bike trail. We invite you, your family, and your friends to consider participating in this fun event! There will be prizes for the top male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k races, our 1-mile event is FREE, there will be a food truck on-site, yoga in the park, and more!

Be sure to check out our Early Bird Pricing and a $5 discount per participant when registering 3+ people together! And a reminder, our 1-mile event is untimed and FREE!

This year, we are spotlighting Usher Syndrome as we bring awareness to our community of people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Follow our social media for facts and information related to different disabilities and disorders related to vision loss!

Run, Walk & Roll is an inclusive event open to people of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to promote health and wellness for all people in South Dakota and to have fun while doing it! We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/SD/SiouxFalls/CenterforDisabilitiesRunWalkRoll?fbclid=IwY2xjawKtN19leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlQk1aczh1NHp6clNZdmNzAR5goH8-GJoWeNrMBlKH_9SifFUgqqq8AH5eGcgvCY2vr5lOmDS2hZJ-sN7f-w_aem_bXHtXRPjrGUwazHVi_PsHA

08/15/2025

Deadline to register for the South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities is August 15. Get your spot today!

Dates: August 26–27, 2025
Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center
Theme: Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Change

This 2-day statewide event brings together individuals with developmental disabilities, families, professionals, and community partners to learn, connect, and lead change.

Conference Tracks Include:
- Early Childhood
- Transition
- Mental Health & Challenging Behaviors
- Advocacy
- Accessibility & Inclusion

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-dakota-conference-on-developmental-disabilities-tickets-1225420007229?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawMHOAVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYm5aaVdwVlo3YnRZTVFKAR4a-8Xinx1mS0M8cmy4rioojdFWEpqMH-BxqzVSQ_k-fLUqp6yZ-ivFp7NdVQ_aem_LbL14ZnEzqAyGzYwcA3xNw

View Agenda at a Glance: https://www.sddisabilitytips.org/Portals/4/2025%20Agenda%20at%20a%20Glance_Accessible.pdf?ver=6DVNIJvWDiPslQW2Btxxhg%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawMHOCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYm5aaVdwVlo3YnRZTVFKAR6Wyr8BS8OgCDqRqBeiryiqRzW4EHYRgG1MNuY2xuPovkPjfYthUSdNkJjWSQ_aem_pb4c9kPpyVOAl1dpgGQjUg

Let’s come together to celebrate strengths and inspire meaningful change across South Dakota!

07/21/2025

We are looking forward to our Lunch & Learn: ADA - Employment and Access Panel at Startup Sioux Falls on Friday, moderated by Senior Assistant City Attorney/ADA Coordinator, Amber Mulder! An ASL interpreter will be present.

Learn a little bit about our panelists:

Dennis Martin Daugaard is an American attorney and politician who served as the 32nd governor of South Dakota from 2011 to 2019. He was the first chief executive of a U.S. state to be the child of deaf parents. Before being elected governor, he was a lawyer, banker, development director for a nonprofit organization; he also served as a state senator from 1997 to 2003 and the 37th lieutenant governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011.

Christopher Cardona is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Interpreting Studies Program at Augustana University. He recently joined the Sioux Falls Deaf Community and is a published author, holding a Master of Arts in American History and another in Applied Linguistics specializing in Pedagogy, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and several Graduate Certificates in Teaching and Language. He is a member of the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters and serves the State of South Dakota as a mentor for certified ASL interpreters and students in local interpreter training programs.

Richard P. Crawford Jr. is an advocate and active community member in the Sioux Falls area, and enjoys sharing his experiences as a blind individual with others through public speaking. Richard has an M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota, and worked for 41 years in the investment business before retiring as Senior Vice President of R. W. Baird in 2017. During his tenure with R. W. Baird, and in the time since, Richard has served in many capacities for various chapters of the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) of South Dakota and Iowa, and has served on various boards and committees.

Vicki Stewart is the Executive Director of Employment Disability Resources in Sioux Falls. Vicki has worked in the field of disabilities for 33 years. She serves on the Pathways to Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces Board, the USD Health Sciences Advisory Board, the SoDak SHRM State Council, the State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Board, Levitt at the Falls Board, and the Sioux Empire United Way Board. She is a WINDMILLS: Changing the Perception of Abilities certified trainer.

07/08/2025

We need adults of all genders to take the National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) - but we are especially lacking voices from men!

Do you know disability advocates who might be interested in sharing their voice? Tell them about our survey!

Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org
or call: 1 855 556 6328

06/30/2025

July is comin' in hot! We have a lot of great ways to learn about, reflect and celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act all throughout . Join us!

Find them in our facebook events, as well.
https://www.facebook.com/ADASiouxFalls/events



Serendipity Studio
Severance Brewing
Sioux Falls State Theatre
Startup Sioux Falls
Levitt Sioux Falls

06/02/2025

🧠💜 June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month 💜🧠

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s—and that number keeps rising. But there is hope, and it often comes in the form of innovation.

Assistive Technology (AT) is changing the game for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and the families who care for them. From smart home systems and GPS trackers to medication reminders and memory aids, AT helps people stay safe, independent, and connected—in their own homes, for longer.

These tools don’t just support daily living—they reduce caregiver stress and help delay the need for institutional care. That’s huge.

As our population ages, it’s more important than ever to invest in solutions that bring dignity, safety, and support to those facing memory loss.

👉 This month, let’s raise awareness about the power of technology to make life better for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Because when we pair compassion with innovation, everyone wins.