Frequently Asked Questions
 

What is South Dakota ACHIEVE?

South Dakota ACHIEVE is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides a variety of support services to people with developmental disabilities.  Funding comes from fees for services available through Home/Community Based (Title XIX) Services; Division of Rehabilitation Services; School Districts/Special Education, Auxiliary Placements; or are privately paid. Private donations, public resources, and/or production revenues provide additional limited financial support for the agency.
 

What is the mission of South Dakota ACHIEVE?

We Find Innovative Ways For People With Disabilities To Achieve Their Dreams

ACHIEVE believes citizens with disabilities

• Possess the same inherent dignity and worth as any citizen and deserve the same rights and respect.

• Be allowed to make choices and take chances and risks that are common to the growth of any person.

• Have the opportunity to live, work, and be participating citizens in their home communities.

• Deserve optimum freedom to develop meaningful relationships.
   

What can South Dakota ACHIEVE offer to citizens with disabilities?

• Possess the same inherent dignity and worth as any citizen and deserve the same
  rights and respect.

• Be allowed to make choices and take chances and risks that are common to the
   growth of any person.

• Have the opportunity to live, work, and be participating citizens in their home communities.

• Deserve optimum freedom to develop meaningful relationships.

• Writing checks and balancing a checkbook
• Buying groceries
• Doing laundry
• Learn basic reading skills
• Using public transportation

• Explore volunteer opportunities
• Participate in clubs, services, and entertainment options
• Develop talents and hobbies
• Apply for a job

• Training people in healthy lifestyles and preventative care
• Scheduling medical appointments
• Monitoring medications and nutrition
• Assisting during illness
• Administrating prescribed physical and occupational therapy
   

• Expand a person's vocabulary
• Learn different ways to express emotions
• Use effective communication with friends, at home, and when working
• Using a communication book or and electronic soundboard which provides a voice
  when the person is unable to communicate

Options and Opportunities

South Dakota ACHIEVE is a values-based organization that believes in the abilities of all people. SDA promotes a person-centered and self-directed approach towards supporting people. Our mission is to “find innovative ways for people with disabilities to achieve their dreams.”

Here is a menu of possible ways people can be supported, but let us know what you want… more...

Who does South Dakota Achieve Services serve?

Services are available in Sioux Falls and the surrounding Greater Sioux Empire. Rural outreach for supported employment and supported living services is provided upon request when and where possible.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, religion or national origin. Anyone with a disability may apply for services. Each person applying for services must be able to give consent for the services or have a parent or guardian who can do so on their behalf. Each person must have a funding source to pay the fees for services. If an applicant does not already have funding, South Dakota Achieve will assist in locating and/or applying for this.

Where is South Dakota Achieve located?

South Dakota ACHIEVE is located at 4100 S Western Ave in Sioux Falls, SD. In addition, SDA has several homes and rental sites throughout Sioux Falls for people utilizing Residential Services.

How do I apply for services?

Questions about the information provided or the services/training opportunities South Dakota ACHIEVE, Inc. may be able to provide, can be directed to:

Melanie DeBates
Admissions Director
South Dakota Achieve
4100 S. Western Ave
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
E-mail: melanie.debates@achievesd.org
Phone: (605) 274-1385 or 1-800-456-1173