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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July 03, 2019

NDAD Insider Summer 2019 newsletter published online

Topics include accessible van loans and a Fargo man who received critical medications assistance. ...

June 27, 2019

25th annual Escape to the Lake a success

The 25th annual Escape to the Lake adaptive water recreation event founded and organized by NDAD dodged any serious weather threats this year for some memorable fun. ...

June 05, 2019

Happy 44th anniversary, NDAD!

The North Dakota Association for the Disabled's certificate of incorporation was signed and verified on June 5, 1975. ...

Jenny Chavez

NDAD provided much-needed assistance to Jenny Chavez years ago to help widen the doorways in the Devils Lake mobile home she purchased and also to install an accessible shower. Jenny has quadriplegia caused by a 2000 auto accident. The 39-year-old uses a wheelchair and a wheeled commode that doubles as a shower chair. By spring 2018, Jenny desperately ...

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Community Fundraiser:

Click the link below to learn about NDAD's Community Fundraisers Program and how it may be able to assist someone you know.

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