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 08, 2020

Take a look at NDAD's fall Insider newsletter

Read NDAD's latest Insider newsletter and sign up by email to be notified whenever our newsletter is published. ...

September 16, 2020

NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program by appointment only

NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program has resumed by appointment only for all equipment loans and returns at all four of its North Dakota offices. ...

August 04, 2020

Take a look at NDAD's 2019 Annual Report

View a summary of NDAD activity in 2019 and meet just a few of the people our charitable nonprofit helped during the year. ...

Donna Hansen

Donna Hansen is on the move in retirement. Relaxing wasn’t her post-career goal. Finishing her 39th and final year in special education, though, proved more than a small challenge for the longtime Grand Forks special educator. NDAD helped her move quickly to meet the challenge through its Healthcare Equipment Loan Program (HELP). While ...

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Community Fundraiser: Diane Ripplinger Benefit

Learn more about the NDAD-sponsored online silent auction fundraiser for Diane Ripplinger of Grand Forks that took place Aug. 27-30, and ways you still can help Diane with medical and household expenses.

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