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Contact NDAD for in-service presentation
November 20, 2018
Contact NDAD for in-service presentation

NDAD would be happy to speak to your agency, organization or group about our charitable nonprofit's services for people with disabilities and health challenges.

Service Providers awards $500 grant to NDAD for equipment loan program
November 08, 2018
Service Providers awards $500 grant to NDAD for equipment loan program

NDAD's free short-term loan program featuring durable medical equipment is benefiting from a recent $500 grant award by Service Providers for Seniors of Grand Forks.

NDCF awards $3,000 grant to NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program
October 18, 2018
NDCF awards $3,000 grant to NDAD's Healthcare Equipment Loan Program

The North Dakota Community Foundation's 2018 Statewide Greatest Needs Fund awards included a $3,000 grant to NDAD for its durable medical equipment loan program known as HELP.

NDAD to sponsor Oct. 18 memorial benefit for Grand Forks man
October 08, 2018
NDAD to sponsor Oct. 18 memorial benefit for Grand Forks man

A memorial benefit will be held Oct. 16 for Grand Forks' Rob Hanson, who died at age 58 in late August while awaiting suitable donor organs for a heart and kidney transplant. Rob twice had been the focus of NDAD community benefits earlier this year.

Mike Gibbens marks 15th anniversary as NDAD ambassador
October 08, 2018
Mike Gibbens marks 15th anniversary as NDAD ambassador

NDAD recently marked the 15th anniversary of Mike Gibbens' official role as ambassador for the charitable nonprofit.

1st Wings For All held in Grand Forks with NDAD support
October 08, 2018
1st Wings For All held in Grand Forks with NDAD support

NDAD was a sponsor of the first Wings for All event in North Dakota Sept. 15. Brought to Grand Forks by The Arc, Upper Valley, the program received the NDAD Faye Gibbens Memorial Grant that is awarded to an agency or organization to be used for a health, welfare, social service or educational purpose for at-risk populations.

Revolutions Power Sports recognized for continued Escape to the Lake support
August 22, 2018
Revolutions Power Sports recognized for continued Escape to the Lake support

NDAD sends a hearty thanks to Revolutions Power Sports & Marine of Grand Forks for its continued valuable support of NDAD's annual adaptive water recreation event, Escape to the Lake.

NDAD's president, now a volunteer, is cover subject of new Insider
July 02, 2018
NDAD's president, now a volunteer, is cover subject of new Insider

The summer edition of NDAD Insider newsletter features a cover story on NDAD's recently retired co-founder and president, who looks back at a devastating discovery that proved to reshape his life for the better.

2018 Escape to the Lake in the books
June 19, 2018
2018 Escape to the Lake in the books

Twenty-one people with physical disabilities made the most of an opportunity to waterski on North Dakota's Nelson Lake on June 16 during the 24th annual adaptive water recreation event.

NDAD familiar front lobby presence Donna Diedrich retires
June 18, 2018
NDAD familiar front lobby presence Donna Diedrich retires

NDAD wishes our colleague Donna Diedrich, an organization employee since 2001, all the best in a splendid retirement.

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