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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September 17, 2021

Latest NDAD newsletter includes late co-founder Gibbens' final essay

The new issue of NDAD Insider newsletter features client stories, a closer look at qualifying for assistance, and the final essay written by the late NDAD co-founder and longtime leader Ron Gibbens. ...

September 09, 2021

NDAD plans to open client services office in Bismarck

Details will be announced soon about NDAD's fifth client services office, which will be opening in Bismarck this fall. ...

- - - - - PHOTO: New NDAD Board President Craig Hashbarger (center) stands with the other newly elected officers, Vice President Anne Putbrese (left) and new Secretary-Treasurer Betty Wilkening.

August 26, 2021

Hashbarger elected Gibbens' successor as board president

Craig Hashbarger of Fargo was voted board president, while Grand Forks’ Anne Putbrese and Betty Wilkening were elected board vice president and board secretary/treasurer, respectively. ...

Anna Magnuson

NDAD and Anna Magnuson have been personally acquainted for at least several years. “I’m very thankful we have a place like (NDAD) in town,” said Anna, a lifelong resident of Grand Forks, home to NDAD’s main office. “I’ve received help and guidance in many different aspects and ways.“ Anna has cerebral ...

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Community Fundraiser: NDAD Community Fundraisers

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.

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