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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August 22, 2018

Revolutions Power Sports recognized for continued Escape to the Lake support

NDAD sends a hearty thanks to Revolutions Power Sports & Marine of Grand Forks for its continued valuable support of NDAD's annual adaptive water recreation event, Escape to the Lake. ...

July 02, 2018

NDAD's president, now a volunteer, is cover subject of new Insider

The summer edition of NDAD Insider newsletter features a cover story on NDAD's recently retired co-founder and president, who looks back at a devastating discovery that proved to reshape his life for the better. ...

June 19, 2018

2018 Escape to the Lake in the books

Twenty-one people with physical disabilities made the most of an opportunity to waterski on North Dakota's Nelson Lake on June 16 during the 24th annual adaptive water recreation event. ...

Donald Shock

Donald Shock eagerly welcomes each spring’s arrival to Dickinson, N.D. -- and for good reason. “I don’t try to stand idle,” said Shock, 73. “I’m either going somewhere or trying to enjoy the fresh air.” It’s a particularly great day for him when he can do both. Shock lives with both chronic obstructive ...

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Community Fundraiser:

Learn about active fundraisers that are taking place now, including one for Grand Forks' Colleen Brown Driscoll.

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