The Americans with Disabilities Act is the most comprehensive federal civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. It affects access to employment; to state and local government programs and services; to places of public accommodation such as businesses, transportation, and non-profit service providers; and to telecommunications.
The PFCIL provides education and advocacy about rights and responsibilities under this law. We are also available to conduct accessibility reviews and provide Disability Sensitivity Training to any business or organization.
Accessibility Review
All information provided, is strictly that of a technical assistance nature including any suggestions in resolving the issues. The information presented here is intended solely as informal guidance, and is neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA or Fair Housing, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA and Fair Housing laws.
To request a review of your property, contact the Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living at (800) 947-3770 or (605) 362-3550. You may also email us at p-f-c@pfcil.org.
For more information:
US Department of Justice: www.usdoj.gov/disabilities.htm
ADA Portal: www.adainformation.org
www.adaportal.org
Disability Sensitivity Training
The Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living (PFCIL) is able to provide disability sensitivity training to interested individuals, businesses, groups, or any other party wanting education and information relating to disability sensitivity or other disability related topics. Some of the topics that disability sensitivity training covers are people first language, treating all individuals with respect and dignity, possible disability related accommodations, the ADA, and overall acceptance of all individuals and disabilities.
The training is provided free of charge, however PFCIL does ask for mileage reimbursement in order to continue to provide this training for no fee. To request training for your business or organization, contact the Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living at (800) 947-3770 or (605) 362-3550. You may also email us at p-f-c@pfcil.org.
Parking Permits
Information on obtaining a Disability Parking Permit is available from the South Dakota Motor Vehicle web site at www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle . There you will find answers on eligibility, rules, types of permits, and an application.
YOU CAN NOT:
- Use another person’s permit or license in order to park in a disabled reserved parking space unless that individual is with you,
- Stop or block access to a disabled reserved parking space and access areas, or in front of a ramp or curb-cut.
If found guilty of any of these violations, it’s a Class 2 misdemeanor and the minimum fine that could be levied is $100.