Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (Previously the Committee for People who have Disabilit

The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (Previously the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities) strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities

and nonprofit organizations. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.

News Release: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 EMPOWER Award and A.B.L...
06/19/2026

News Release: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 EMPOWER Award and A.B.L.E. Award (Ability, Belief, Leadership and Equality to Achieve Access for All). The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, July 17. 📅

The EMPOWER Award is designed to recognize the outstanding commitment of a business in employing and empowering disabled individuals.

The A.B.L.E. award is designed to recognize the outstanding commitment of a business or public entity in fulfilling the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For both awards, any businesses that are nominated must be within the city of Brookings.

Nomination forms, instructions and additional information can be found at www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/BDACAwards, or by contacting the Brookings Human Resources office at:

Brookings City & County Government Center
520 Third Street, Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
605-697-8636
[email protected]

Read news release at https://www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/5604

Check out this free learning opportunity!
06/19/2026

Check out this free learning opportunity!

Register Today! [2026 Summer Refresher Series ](https://forms.office.com/r/K25hbLUXP6) Join us this summer for the FREE Summer Refresher Series! Hear from nationally recognized speakers Patrick Schwarz, Derrick Dufresne, and additional presenters as we explore topics that inspire learning, leadership, and inclusion.
*Thursdays, July 9 – August 13
*1:00–3:00 PM CT
*Attend live or watch on demand
Watch for speaker profiles and session descriptions coming soon. Register today!

Are you a family with neurodivergent kids? Mindful Village is a local, parent-run support group* that hosts regular incl...
04/27/2026

Are you a family with neurodivergent kids? Mindful Village is a local, parent-run support group* that hosts regular inclusive social events.

Their next event is a plant "make & take" at McCrory Gardens! 🪴
Neurodivergent families will gather together, learn about plant needs, plant a pothos, socialize and explore the gardens.

📆 Tuesday, May 19th 4:30-6:00 p.m.
📍 McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave Brookings, SD)

All ages are welcome! They ask that individuals RSVP so they can ensure they have enough materials.

1:1 child support is available from South Dakota State University professor Dr. Lacy Knutson and her students, but does require an RSVP and a request for a 1:1.

*not affiliated with/sponsored by the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee or City of Brookings Government

You're invited! 📖Commit to Change ABA Therapy & Consulting, LLC is launching a book study for you to learn strategies th...
03/31/2026

You're invited! 📖

Commit to Change ABA Therapy & Consulting, LLC is launching a book study for you to learn strategies that will help you and your child address anxiety 🧠✨

Commit to Change received a mini-grant from the BDAC to help fund this project!

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Let's kick off ! ♾️Join Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services in the Campanile Room/Hobo Day Lounge on the South Da...
03/31/2026

Let's kick off ! ♾️

Join Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services in the Campanile Room/Hobo Day Lounge on the South Dakota State University campus for a community event focused on autism and education.

📆 April 1, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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520 3rd Street, Suite 230
Brookings, SD
57006

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
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