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SILC Community Survey 2026

State Plan for Independent Living - Community Survey 2026

Help Shape the Future of Independent Living in South Dakota
The South Dakota Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is developing the next three-year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) - and we need your input!

This plan guides independent living services funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Community Living. Services are provided by South Dakota's two Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Independent Living Choices (ILC) and Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL); reaching all 66 counties and the nine Tribal Nations.

Why Your Voice Matters
If you or someone you care for has a disability, please take our short survey. Your feedback will help us:
*Identify barriers people with disabilities face
*Improve community inclusion and accessibility
*Guide services to support people's independent living goals

Need help with the survey? Call us at 605.494.3613 - we're here to assist!

Thank you!

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About Independent Living (IL) Services
Services support people with disabilities in reaching their personal goals and staying active in their communities. Core services include:
*Information and Referral
*Independent Living Skills Training
*Peer Counseling
*Individual and Systems Advocacy
*Transition Assistance (youth leaving high school or people moving out of nursing homes or staying in their own homes with the right supports).

All responses will remain anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to provide your contact information to enter the Walmart Gift Card drawing, this information will be separated from the survey responses.
Thank you for helping to create a more inclusive South Dakota!

1.Are you a person with a disability?(Required.)
2.If you answered yes to Question 1, what is your primary disability?(Required.)
3.What is your age?
4.What is your race or ethnicity?(Required.)
5.Where do you live?(Required.)
6.Are you employed?(Required.)
7.Housing(Required.)
8.What is your current living situation?(Required.)
9.Are there issues or barriers that you face related to living in your home independently? (Check all that apply)
10.What things do you struggle with or need help doing? (Check all that apply)
11.What things make it difficult to get the support you need? (Check all that apply)
12.I would like to learn more about the following: (Check all that apply)
13.Have you been in contact with a local Center for Independent Living for services?
14.What additional programs or services would you like to see your local Center for Independent Living provide?
15.What question did we not ask that you think we should have asked?
16.If you are in need of help or advice, please call one of the CILs:

Independent Living Choices - Main Office - Sioux Falls, SD 605.362.3550
Western Resources for Independent Living - Main Office - Rapid City 605.718.1930
Or
If you would like to have someone follow-up with you, provide your name and contact information.
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