Support Organizations & Services
State Agencies
Children's Special Health Services
The Division of Children’s Special Health Services is located in the North Dakota Department of Health. This Division provides services for children with special health care needs and their families, and promotes family-centered, community-based, coordinated services and systems of health care.
Read the ArticleND Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
NDDPI is a recognized and respected leader in providing a system of support to schools to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential and become life-long learners. Their mission is to partner with schools and communities to provide a statewide system of excellent service and support to ensure a healthy school environment that fosters student success.
Read the ArticleND Developmental Disabilities Services
Developmental Disabilities provides support and training to individuals and families in order to maximize community and family inclusion, independence, and self-sufficiency; to prevent institutionalization; and to enable institutionalized individuals to return to the community. To achieve this goal, Developmental Disabilities contracts with private, nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide an array of residential services, day services, and family support services.
Read the ArticleND Protection & Advocacy Project
The Protection & Advocacy Project (P&A) advocates for the legal rights of North Dakotans with disabilities.
Read the ArticleND School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NDSD/RCDHH) is an educational institution for the education of persons of all ages with severe to profound hearing loss that looks at the individual needs of the child and family.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities
The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities advocates for policy changes that promote choice, independence, productivity and inclusion for all North Dakotans with developmental disabilities (DD). The Council supports and provides funding for projects and activities that maximize opportunities for consumers and families. The NDSCDD serves in planning and advisory capacity to state policymakers and agencies relative to services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB)
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB) provides statewide leadership, center based programming, and regionalized outreach services ensuring that the specialized needs of persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired are met.
Read the ArticleThe North Dakota Dual Sensory Project
The North Dakota Dual Sensory Project is funded by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education. The mission of the Project is help state educational agencies (SEAs), local education agencies (LEAs), Part C lead agencies, early intervention service providers, teachers, service providers, and families address the educational, related services, transitional, and early intervention needs of children who are Deaf-Blind to ensure that these children will graduate from high school ready for competitive employment, postsecondary education or independent living options.
Read the ArticleHuman Service Centers
Badlands Human Service Center: Region VIII
Badlands Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Read the ArticleLake Region Human Service Center: Region III
Lake Region Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Read the ArticleNorth Central Human Service Center: Region II
North Central Human Service Center is one of the eight regional human service centers in North Dakota offering comprehensive services.
Read the ArticleNortheast Human Service Center: Region IV
Northeast Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Read the ArticleNorthwest Human Service Center: Region I
Northwest Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services. The center provides help to individuals and families with concerns including personal and emotional problems, family and relationship issues, addiction, disabilities.
Read the ArticleSouth Central Human Service Center: Region VI
South Central Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Read the ArticleSoutheast Human Service Center: Region V
Southeast Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
Read the ArticleWest Central Human Service Center: Region VII
West Central Human Service Center is one of eight regional human service centers within the North Dakota Department of Human Services designed to provide a wide range of human services.
Read the ArticleUniversity-based Programs
NDSU Parent Education Network
The NDSU Parent Education Network provides research-based parent education to families. Each center is affiliated with the NDSU Extension Service Parent Education Network which provides for ongoing training, collaboration, delivery and evaluation of consistent programs across the state. Programs are delivered with funding support from the North Dakota Department of Human Services - Child Protection and local education agencies.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD)
The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD) is a University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research and Services.
Read the ArticleIndependent Living Centers
Dakota Center for Independent Living (Bismarck)
The Dakota Center for Independent Living (DCIL), provides services and programs for persons from cross disability groups.
Read the ArticleDakota Center for Independent Living (Dickinson)
The Dakota Center for Independent Living (DCIL), provides services and programs for persons from cross disability groups.
Read the ArticleFreedom Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. (Fargo)
Freedom Resource Center is a disability rights organization. Their mission is to provide services that increase independence for people with disabilities.
Read the ArticleFreedom Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. (Jamestown)
Freedom Resource Center is a disability rights organization. Their mission is to provide services that increase independence for people with disabilities.
Read the ArticleFreedom Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. (Lisbon)
Freedom Resource Center is a disability rights organization. Their mission is to provide services that increase independence for people with disabilities.
Read the ArticleFreedom Resource Center For Independent Living, Inc. (Wahpeton)
Freedom Resource Center is a disability rights organization. Their mission is to provide services that increase independence for people with disabilities.
Read the ArticleIndependence, Inc. (Bottineau)
Independence, Inc. is a Resource Center for Independent Living in North Dakota. They are a private, nonprofit corporation that provides services to maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities.
Read the ArticleIndependence, Inc. (Minot)
Independence, Inc. is a Resource Center for Independent Living in North Dakota. They are a private, nonprofit corporation that provides services to maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities.
Read the ArticleOptions: Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living
Options: Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living (IRCIL) is a Resource Center for Independent Living.
Read the ArticleSupport Organizations & Services
Anne Carlsen Center
The Anne Carlsen Center offers a rich tradition of empowering individuals with disabilities and their families. Our experienced staff provides compassion, training, services and supports in homes and communities across North Dakota.
Read the ArticleDesigner Genes of North Dakota
Designer Genes strives to provide support, information, education and advocacy to families and persons with Down syndrome, as well as those supporting them, their friends and professionals.
Read the ArticleFamily Voices of North Dakota
Family Voices of ND is a grassroots non-profit organization that acts as a Health Care Information Center for ND families that have children, youth and adults with special healthcare needs.
Read the ArticleHaley's Hope
Haley's Hope specializes in dyslexia. They can help determine if Dyslexia could be the cause of your reading and spelling difficulties and also determine what the next step is to getting back on track.
Read the ArticleHIT
HIT provides a variety of services to people with disabilities in western North Dakota. HIT is always seeking ways to fill unmet needs for people with disabilities and ways to improve upon the services they currently offer.
Read the ArticleMental Health America of North Dakota (MHAND)
Mental Health America of North Dakota (MHAND) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing North Dakota residents a safe, trusted, and confidential place to turn when seeking help for behavioral health (mental health and substance use) issues.
Read the ArticleND Assistive (formerly IPAT)
ND Assistive (formerly IPAT) is a non-profit organization that strives to bring assistive technology into the lives of all North Dakotans that need it. No matter your age, needs, or disability, we are here for you.
Read the ArticleND Association for the Disabled (NDAD) - Fargo
A nonprofit, charitable organization founded by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with mental and physical disabilities in the state of North Dakota, many of whom are not eligible for services from other agencies.
Read the ArticleND Association for the Disabled (NDAD) - Grand Forks
A nonprofit, charitable organization founded by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with mental and physical disabilities in the state of North Dakota, many of whom are not eligible for services from other agencies.
Read the ArticleND Association for the Disabled (NDAD) - Minot
A nonprofit, charitable organization founded by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with mental and physical disabilities in the state of North Dakota, many of whom are not eligible for services from other agencies.
Read the ArticleND Association for the Disabled (NDAD) - Williston
A nonprofit, charitable organization founded by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with mental and physical disabilities in the state of North Dakota, many of whom are not eligible for services from other agencies.
Read the ArticleND Autism Connection
The ND Autism Connection (NDAC) is a Bismarck based non-profit organization formed in 2006 to be a support group for families living with autism spectrum disorders dedicated to raising money to bring awareness and education.
Read the ArticleND Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
The ND Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (NDFFCMH) is a parent-run advocacy organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families. NDFFCMH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Association of the Blind (NDAB)
The North Dakota Association of the Blind (NDAB) strives to enhance the way of life for people who are visually impaired, to improve their opportunities for employment, and to create public awareness about persons with sight loss.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Autism Center
The North Dakota Autism Center is dedicated to helping people and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities through our excellent care, therapy, advocacy, and support.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Brain Injury Network
The North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN) is funded by a contract with the North Dakota Department of Human Services to provide information and support to individuals with brain injury and family members, and to assist them with navigating the service system.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
ND EHDI is North Dakota's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI) working to provide hearing screenings to all newborns in the state before hospital discharge and to refer those identified with a hearing loss to appropriate early intervention services.
Read the ArticleNorth Dakota Hands & Voices
Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology.
Read the ArticleRed River Valley Asperger-Autism Network
The Red River Valley Asperger-Autism Network's mission is to educate, empower, advocate, and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Read the ArticleRehab Services, Inc. (RSI)
Rehab Services, Inc. (RSI) is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
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