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news story - Making a World of Difference: How NDAD Helps Families Like the Shutts
Friday, December 5, 2025

Making a World of Difference: How NDAD Helps Families Like the Shutts

NDAD’s financial assistance program helps cover the cost of prescriptions and essential medical supplies, making it easier for North Dakotans with health challenges to live comfortably and independently.

news story - Simple application, compassionate support and real financial relief for those in need.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

When Medicine Costs Too Much, NDAD Steps In

Simple application, compassionate support and real financial relief for those in need.

news story - Breaking the Myth: NDAD Assistance is Within Reach
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Breaking the Myth: NDAD Assistance is Within Reach

Generous guidelines mean more families qualify for NDAD support than they realize.

news story - NDAD Steps in When Mobility Becomes a Challenge
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

NDAD Steps in When Mobility Becomes a Challenge

Accessible van and essential equipment loans help families stay safe and connected.

news story - A Lifeline on the Road: Ruben’s Journey with NDAD
Monday, November 17, 2025

A Lifeline on the Road: Ruben’s Journey with NDAD

Ruben lives with chronic renal failure, which requires dialysis three times a week. The nearest dialysis unit is in Dickinson—two hours away from his home. But, thanks to NDAD’s medical travel assistance, Ruben and his family aren’t facing this travel alone.

news story - NDAD’s Equipment Loan Program Helps Bismarck Woman Recover Comfortably
Friday, October 10, 2025

NDAD’s Equipment Loan Program Helps Bismarck Woman Recover Comfortably

“Years ago, I needed a wheelchair,” recalls Betty Gerving of Bismarck, ND. “Fortunately, I was able to borrow one from the NDAD office in Minot. I even used it on my vacation.” At the time, Minot was the closest NDAD location to Betty. But years later, after undergoing ankle surgery, she found herself needing medical equipment again—this time for a short-term recovery.

news story - Prescription Assistance Eases Financial Burden for Bismarck Resident
Friday, October 10, 2025

Prescription Assistance Eases Financial Burden for Bismarck Resident

Donna Kuhn shares how NDAD has helped both herself and her late husband, Peter. “We’re very grateful for NDAD’s help. It would be a real problem if we had to pay for everything ourselves. Joan and NDAD have made the process so simple and easy to manage.”

news story - bed rail with a woman using it
Thursday, October 9, 2025

NDAD Helps Dickinson Woman Prepare for Shoulder Surgery

“I can’t lift my arm very high. I’m really looking forward to having shoulder surgery so I can recover and be more mobile,” says Brenda Klein of Dickinson, ND. Brenda learned about NDAD and Chantel at the Dickinson office through a friend. Knowing her surgery was coming up, she reached out for help.

news story - NDAD Helps New Salem Family Access Therapies
Thursday, October 9, 2025

NDAD Helps New Salem Family Access Therapies

For many North Dakotans, traveling for specialized medical care is a regular part of life—especially when it goes beyond routine family medicine. That’s been the experience for Kayla Hewitt and her son, Tanyon. “When he was diagnosed, our state worker immediately told us about NDAD and the programs that might be able to help,” Kayla recalls.

news story - Inclusive Fitness Builds Strength, Confidence, and Connection
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Inclusive Fitness Builds Strength, Confidence, and Connection

The special education units of South Valley and Rural Cass are leading the way in inclusive physical education. Through an adaptive curriculum, they ensure that all students—regardless of ability—can participate meaningfully and succeed in physical education. This effort was further supported by NDAD’s Gibbens Memorial Grant, which funded their co-ability teams to compete in the ABLE Games—the region’s first all-inclusive functional fitness competition.


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