Mentally and Physically Handicapped Youths

There are many services offered by various agencies in South Dakota to help handicapped or disabled youths. Programs include recreation, educational opportunities, career and vocational guidance, and job placement. Here are a few agencies available to help:

• SD Department of Health
  • (605) 347-5650
• SD Department of Human/Rehab Services
  • (605) 642-6815

It can be a valuable learning and growing experience to volunteer your time to work with others who face physical and mental challenges. For example, you could volunteer to teach mentally or physically handicapped children to swim, be a “hugger” for the Special Olympics, or to read to the blind.