SOUTH DAKOTA
The state does not have an Olmstead task force and is not preparing a plan.
Appropriations
In fiscal year (FY) 2003, the Division of Developmental Disabilities was appropriated $2,268,380 to expand home and community-based services to 75 people. This amount was increased in FY 2004 by $1,077,297 to extend program to 100 individuals in need of the service.
South Dakota's community-based Division of Developmental Services works closely with the state's Developmental Center. The average length of stay at discharge for people in the system has decreased from 16.5 to 7.5 since FY 2001.
Next Steps
South Dakota officials stated that they will continue their ongoing commitment of insuring that people are supported in the least restrictive settings. |
