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news story - Building Confidence and Independence Through Inclusive Cooking with Live Well Grand Cities
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Building Confidence and Independence Through Inclusive Cooking with Live Well Grand Cities

NDAD is proud to support Live Well Grand Cities with a $4,750 Gibbens Memorial Grant to expand inclusive cooking education through adaptive tools and visual learning resources. The program will provide hands-on cooking sessions and develop accessible recipes to help individuals of all abilities build confidence in the kitchen.

news story - Making the Arts Accessible for All with Empire Arts Center
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Making the Arts Accessible for All with Empire Arts Center

NDAD is proud to support Empire Arts Center with a $3,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant to expand accessibility in the performing arts through sensory-friendly and ASL-accessible performances of The Wizard of Oz during the fall 2026 season.

news story - Expanding Play at Crystal Elementary
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Expanding Play at Crystal Elementary

NDAD is proud to support Valley-Edinburg School District with a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant to bring more inclusive play opportunities to Crystal Elementary. The funding will support the purchase and installation of a Friendship adaptive swing system, creating a more welcoming and accessible playground environment for students of all abilities.

news story - Bringing Comfort and Joy to Children in Care with Jessy's Toy Box
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Bringing Comfort and Joy to Children in Care with Jessy's Toy Box

NDAD is proud to support Jessy’s Toy Box in Wyndmere with a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant to help bring comfort, engagement, and smiles to children receiving medical care.

news story - Supporting Independence and Connection for Older Adults
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Supporting Independence and Connection for Older Adults

NDAD is proud to support Lutheran Social Service’s North Dakota Senior Companion Program with a $1,500 Gibbens Memorial Grant, helping older adults maintain independence and stay connected within their communities.

news story - Building Independence Through Hands-On Learning with CCRI
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Building Independence Through Hands-On Learning with CCRI

NDAD is proud to support CCRI with a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant to expand its Independent by Design program through the development of a new Lending Library—helping individuals explore tools that support independent living.

news story - Building Confidence and Safety Through Adaptive Swim with Prairie Grit
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Building Confidence and Safety Through Adaptive Swim with Prairie Grit

NDAD is proud to support Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports in Minot with a $3,600 Gibbens Memorial Grant to expand access to adaptive swim instruction through its All Kids Swim program.

news story - Building Connection, Access and Lasting Support Across North Dakota with Together in Motion
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Building Connection, Access and Lasting Support Across North Dakota with Together in Motion

Together in Motion: Amputee Support Network has been awarded a $5,000 NDAD Gibbens Memorial Grant to advance its Peer Support & Mobility Access Initiative—an effort designed to strengthen connection, independence, and access for individuals impacted by limb loss across North Dakota.

news story - Breaking Barriers to the Arts in Pembina Gorge
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Breaking Barriers to the Arts in Pembina Gorge

NDAD is proud to support the Pembina Gorge Foundation with a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant to help bring individuals with disabilities to the powerful live performance of Come From Away in the Pembina Gorge.

news story - Supporting Focus, Regulation and Readiness to Learn with Berg Elementary
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Supporting Focus, Regulation and Readiness to Learn with Berg Elementary

NDAD is proud to support Berg Elementary in Dickinson with a $2,300 Gibbens Memorial Grant to enhance student success through its Bulldog Balance: Heavy Work and Sensory Regulation Initiative.


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