People With Disabilities/Family - SD CCD

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People With Disabilities/Family

One Ameri

can in five has a disability, making people with disabilities the largest minority group in our country. It is also true that disability is a natural part of life, and it can happen to anyone. Yet, disability in no way diminishes a person's right to live independently; enjoy self-determination; make choices; contribute to society; pursue meaningful careers; and enjoy full inclusion and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural, and education mainstream of American society.

The 2007 Disability Status Report states that the employment rate of working-age people with disabilities in SD was 46.4 percent, while the employment rate of working-age people without disabilities in SD was 86.2 percent. It also reports that the percentage of working-age people with disabilities working full-time/full-year in SD was 23.8 percent while the percentage of working-age people without disabilities working full-time/full-year in SD was 63.8 percent.

People with disabilities seek access to the same social, cultural, economic and recreational activities enjoyed by all. Yet, people with disabilities are often an untapped source of skilled, innovative and dedicated employees. This section of our website offers people with disabilities and family members practical information about employment, work incentives available to encourage the employment of persons with disabilities and much more that we hope will help people with disabilities plan for and attain their career goals.

Career Development Team Newsletter

Find helpful information related to career development
through the Career Development Team Newsletter.

STARTING BUSINESS
Check out the "Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Business". It covers everything from trendy ventures like cupcakeries and dog treat businesses to "old faithfuls" like travel or consignment businesses.

TRACK SSDI EARNINGS
Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, here is a tool you may want to use to track your earnings and how they are impacting these benefits. Track Your SSDI Earnings.

DETERMINE MONTHLY SSI ELIGIBILITY
Do you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, here is a calculation sheet that can assist you in knowing just how much SSI you are eligible to receive each month. Determine Your SSI Eligibility per Month.

Upcoming Events

February 23

1:00 PM - Provider Work Incentives Training - Pierre

February 24

8:00 AM - Provider Work Incentives Training - Pierre

March 13

1:00 PM - Provider Work Incentives Training - Huron

March 14

8:00 AM - Provider Work Incentives Training - Huron

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