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 19, 2020

NDAD operations closed on Memorial Day

NDAD's client services operations will be closed May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. ...

May 18, 2020

NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program returns 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. ...

May 15, 2020

FM Area Foundation grant awarded to NDAD for pandemic response

NDAD has been awarded help for COVID-19 response from the FM Area Foundation. ...

Pedro Gonzalez

Pedro Gonzalez of Williston is an early 2018 kidney transplant recipient who’s been buoyed by NDAD’s invaluable assistance for medical travel needs to and from Bismarck for his scheduled post-transplant appointments. “The NDAD is a great place that gives people help,” said Pedro, who’s 40. “I urge people if they ...

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Community Fundraiser: Diane Ripplinger Benefit

Learn more about the NDAD-sponsored fundraiser for Diane Ripplinger, which continues even though the April 4 benefit for Diane has been POSTPONED until a date TBA because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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