Welcome to NDAD.org

The mission of NDAD is to enhance the quality of lives of individuals facing health challenges.
Charitable nonprofit NDAD -- the North Dakota Association for the Disabled -- was founded more than 40 years ago by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with disabilities and health challenges in the state of North Dakota, many of whom were ineligible for services from other agencies. NDAD's reach also includes border communities in surrounding states.

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October 18, 2018

NDCF awards $3,000 grant to NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program

The North Dakota Community Foundation's 2018 Statewide Greatest Needs Fund awards included a $3,000 grant to NDAD for its durable medical equipment loan program known as HELP. ...

October 08, 2018

NDAD to sponsor Oct. 18 memorial benefit for Grand Forks man

A memorial benefit will be held Oct. 16 for Grand Forks' Rob Hanson, who died at age 58 in late August while awaiting suitable donor organs for a heart and kidney transplant. Rob twice had been the focus of NDAD community benefits earlier this year. ...

October 08, 2018

Mike Gibbens marks 15th anniversary as NDAD ambassador

NDAD recently marked the 15th anniversary of Mike Gibbens' official role as ambassador for the charitable nonprofit. ...

Dean Knutson

Dean Knutson performs volunteer respite care visits in East Grand Forks, Minn., on behalf of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. The Grand Forks resident likes the fit, for several reasons. “I’ve been told I can talk,” he said, smiling. He says he’s a good listener, too – a key component of respite service. Knutson ...

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Community Fundraiser:

Learn about active fundraisers that are taking place now, including one for Grand Forks' Colleen Brown Driscoll.

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