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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July 03, 2019

NDAD Insider Summer 2019 newsletter published online

Topics include accessible van loans and a Fargo man who received critical medications assistance. ...

June 27, 2019

25th annual Escape to the Lake a success

The 25th annual Escape to the Lake adaptive water recreation event founded and organized by NDAD dodged any serious weather threats this year for some memorable fun. ...

June 05, 2019

Happy 44th anniversary, NDAD!

The North Dakota Association for the Disabled's certificate of incorporation was signed and verified on June 5, 1975. ...

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:

Click the link below to learn about NDAD's Community Fundraisers Program and how it may be able to assist someone you know.

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