The mission of the SDAD is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human and the linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in South Dakota. Furthermore, to furnish advocacy, aid and resources by all possible means to deaf and hard of hearing citizens of South Dakota and to encourage cooperation among all diverse organizations of deaf and hard of hearing citizens in the said State.
News & Updates
To all SOUTH DAKOTANS only, we invite all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind residing in South Dakota to take a brief survey about accessibility and emergency preparedness. Your feedback will help us improve services such as interpreter access, emergency alerts, and mental health support.
Please complete this survey by June 1, so we may share results with you at the SDAD Conference.
In this video, I will sign all the survey questions in American Sign Language (ASL).
If you prefer to watch the ASL version of the survey questions, keep watching after the first pause in the video.
Great News! SDAD now offers an easy and convenient way for members to register and pay online through Zeffy! Just click the button or scan the QR code to sign up in a few simple steps.
We’ve provided separate links—whether you’re attending just one event or want to share with family or friends who might be interested.
SDAD Board Meeting dates as follows:
September 28, 2023
October 10, 2023 (Special meeting)
December 9, 2023
March 23, 2024
April 27, 2024 (Special meeting)
June 8, 2024 (Cancelled)
September 7, 2024
December 14, 2024 (Cancelled)
January 11, 2025
April 5, 2025 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.
June 27-28 CONFERENCE
The Officers of 2023-2025!
Tanya Miller - President
Jeff Panek - Vice President
Kevin Barber - Treasurer
David Dahle - Secretary
Callista Anderson - Board - at large
Bruce Kucker - Board - at large
Mark Koterwski - Board - at large
Patty Kuglitsch - Board - at large
Tim Jackson - Board - at large
News from South Dakota Deaf Resources Outreach Program:
Did you know that you can text 911 in an emergency in South Dakota?
Check out this video where our co-director, Lance Sigdestad, explains how to use text to 911 service.
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to us anytime.
Interested in touring the dispatch center? Just let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you!