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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November 18, 2022

NDAD offices will be closed Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving holiday

NDAD offices in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Williston will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Fri., Nov. 25. ...

November 04, 2022

NDAD part of Minot's Independent Living Fair on Nov. 15

NDAD will take part in the upcoming 13th Annual Independent Living Fair, set for 1 to 4 p.m. Tues., Nov. 15, in Minot ...

October 31, 2022

Three projects receive 2nd round 2022 Gibbens Memorial Grants

The grant recipients are F5 Project; The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Area; and Northlands Rescue Mission. ...

Deanna Bakken

Just a few weeks before Christmas 2014, Deanna Bakken had something she really wanted her mom and dad to see. So, Kay and Garry Bakken obliged her and went to see Deanna, who has cerebral palsy, work with her new Fargo physical therapist, Kari Torgerson. They saw far more than they had expected: Deanna stood and took a few steps— with the ...

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Community Fundraiser:

Community Fundraisers are conducted by friends and families of a person(s) with a disability for which NDAD acts as a custodian of the funds raised. These funds can be used to help the person with urgent needs and expenses. The funds may also be used beyond the scope of NDAD's guidelines, such as helping with doctor, clinical, or hospital bills and paying pre-existing bills. Please visit our community fundraising section for more information.

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