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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June 30, 2022

NDAD Fargo office closes at noon Friday, July 1

NDAD's Fargo client services office will be open Friday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. ...

June 29, 2022

NDAD client services offices closed on Fourth of July

NDAD's client services operations will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. ...

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June 24, 2022

NDAD releases 2021 Annual Report

Despite extra challenges that came with COVID-19, NDAD still helped many people with health concerns and disabilities during the past year. This annual report helps to show how we did it. ...

Brooke Carlson

The doctor gave Brooke Carlson a restriction she simply had to follow: no running, walking or putting weight on her hips for one year’s time. Hardly the type of restriction welcomed by an 8-year-old active in gymnastics since she was 2. Still, Brooke recalls the pain she felt in the summer. Her mom, Lisa Nelson, recalls when she realized ...

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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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