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.
NDAD is partnering with family and friends to host the Jeff Knoll Fundraiser on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at El Zagal Shrine in Fargo.
NDAD is proud to announce a new round of Gibbens Memorial Grant awards supporting a wide range of community-driven initiatives that expand accessibility, inclusion and quality of life across North Dakota and the surrounding region. In total, NDAD awarded $60,000 to 11 organizations across North Dakota with this grant.