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HISTORY
DakotAbilities was incorporated as United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) in 1966. We began
providing services to individuals in 1975.
In 1990, we ended our affiliation with the national United Cerebral Palsy Association and
changed our name to Community Disability Services.
In 1996, we changed our name to DakotAbilities to better reflect the character and
aspirations of the people we serve.
TODAY
DakotAbilities provides Residential Services to approximately 112 people at 14
separate locations in Sioux Falls, SD. We own eight Residential Facilities, and
our clients own or rent at six locations. Learn More
Vocational Services are provided at two large sites operated by the agency and at
other locations in the city. Learn More
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- Alternative services for people who are not interested in vocational services
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- Employment Services
- Communication
Resources
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- Adaptive Equipment Development and Repair
- Nursing Services
- Physical
Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietary Services
- Case Management
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CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION
We are certified as an Adjustment Training Center by the South Dakota Department of Human Services,
Division of Developmental Disabilities.
In 2006, our service continuum received national accreditation by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).
We are also an approved education service provider through the South Dakota Department of Education.
STAFF
We employ nearly 200 people full and part-time. The majority of our staff work directly
with clients. Professional staff include Case Managers, Skills Specialists, Nurses
and Residential Managers.
Leadership
Executive Director: Robert Bohm
Director of Program Services: Shelley Graham
Director of Nursing Services: Pam Michels
Director of Human Resources: Sue Loge Anderson
Director of Finance: Rick Gilbertson
Director of Client Services: Joe Dvorak
Director of Development: John French
Board of Directors
Brian Anderson
Jim Costello
David Danielson
Tom Dempster
Jon Erickson
Sue Evans
Cheryl Faundeen
Dave Heck
Keith Gauer
Phyllis Heineman
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John Jarding
Nina Kappes
Brian Kirby
Lori Kueter
Keith Lewis
Stacey McMahan
Nancy Naeve
Rocky Rehfeldt
John Rehurek
Mary Thompson
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