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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May 04, 2022

NDAD reviewing Gibbens Memorial Grant applications

Thanks to the charities and agencies that submitted applications for grant assistance from NDAD through the Gibbens Memorial Grant. The application deadline was April 29, and submitted applications are under review. ...

Part of poster for 2022 Escape to the Lake, showing a young boy water-skiing on an adaptive ski sled.

April 08, 2022

NDAD Escape to the Lake returns June 18

June 18, a Saturday, is the date for the 2022 Escape to the Lake adaptive water recreation event organized by NDAD. ...

March 30, 2022

NDAD finishes clothing, necessities drive in Williston

NOTE: NDAD has STOPPED accepting donations of clothing and necessities for its clients at Williston's Crisis Residential Unit. Thanks much to all who participated in this drive for your generous response. We greatly appreciate it. ...

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: Pat Dunn

Learn more about NDAD-sponsored online fundraisers and how they may be able to help you or someone you know who's dealing with a serious health concern and the financial challenges that come with it. One example is the Pat Dunn Benefit, held in early April at Grand Forks' Grace Baptist Church.

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