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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.

news story - NDAD Supports Dickinson Woman with Medical Travel and Supplies
Thursday, October 9, 2025

NDAD Supports Dickinson Woman with Medical Travel and Supplies

Living with dual knee amputations presents daily challenges. Simple tasks—like leaving the house or getting to medical appointments—can become complex, especially when travel involves long distances and you don’t drive. Colleen Rohr travels over 90 miles to Bismarck about once a month for medical care. NDAD helps ease the financial burden by covering her medical travel expenses.

news story - Roger Wilson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Roger Wilson

Mary and Roger have been traveling to Rochester, Minnesota, for Roger's cancer treatment and NDAD has helped them with medical travel needs as well as prescription assistance. Mary said, "Without a doubt, I would tell people that NDAD is an angel sent from heaven."

news story - Jacob Olson
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Jacob Olson

As a regular user of NDAD's accessible van loan program, Jacob shares how much the NDAD van is appreciated. "It's provided me so much more independence and freedom that I am truly grateful for."

news story - Ella's Amtryke
Monday, December 16, 2024

Ella's Amtryke

Ella received an Amtryke through RoughRider AMBUCS who received one of NDAD's Adaptive Recreation Grants. See how NDAD's grant is helping improve her independence and mobility.

news story - Lexi's Experience
Friday, December 13, 2024

Lexi's Experience

Needing medical supplies regularly, Lexi turned to NDAD for help. "I'm just so happy after everything NDAD has done for me." Check out Lexi's experience with NDAD.


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