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People First of Southeastern South Dakota is a self-advocacy group for adults with developmental disabilities from Brookings, Madison, and Sioux Falls.  Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm , and are open to the public.  Anyone can come, at anytime.  No need to register.  Meeting locations vary, so check below for details. 
 
Browse historical meeting minutes, view a presentation about PFSESD, or contact us for more information.
 

 Upcoming Meetings 

 

September 8, 2010  

NO MEETING

Instead of our regular meeting, we will meet for the following event hosted by SDAS:

 

   Your Voice : Your Vote !

   Date: September 14, 2010

  Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm

   Location : Siouxland Main Library

 

October 13, 2010    6:30pm-8:00pm

Where:  Sioux Falls

SD Achieve (map)

Meeting Topic:  Mental Illness - Phyllis Arends, Executive Director, NAMI South Dakota

 

November 10, 2010  

6:30pm-8:00pm

Where:  Sioux Falls

SD Achieve (map)

Meeting Topic: Guardianship - John Hamilton, Legal Affairs Director, South Dakota Advocacy Services

 

December 8, 2010  

6:30pm-8:00pm

Where:  location TBD

Meeting Topic:  Holiday Party!

 

 Useful Links

 

Check out these links for more information on the events and opportunities we discussed at our August 11, 2010, meeting. 

Self Advocacy Times: http://dhs.sd.gov/ddc/SDAChome.aspx

The Riot!: www.theriotrocks.org (lots of great articles, plus the chance to write your own!)

Partners in Policymaking: http://www.sdadvocacy.com/

People Planning Together: http://www.helensandersonassociates.co.uk/training-and-consultancy/our-courses-/people-planning-together.aspx    OR   http://dhs.sd.gov/ddc/calendar.aspx
(FREE workshop for self advocates in Sioux Falls Aug 30-31)

Mike Walling Benefit Workshops (FREE – in August): http://dhs.sd.gov/ddc/calendar.aspx


Buddy Walk: http://www.sdparent.org/files/1279032356_Buddy_Walk_Invite_2010.pdf

GreenStar Symposium: http://www.achievesd.org/greenstar/


 

 

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Meeting Minutes also contain links for further information on topics and events we discussed at the meeting.

 

 

 

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