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| Organ Transplant Assistance |
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$50,696 |
| 23 individuals who are candidates for or have received organ transplants were assisted with a variety of medically related expenses |
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| Wheelchair Athletics/Recreation |
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$55,461 |
| 56 wheelchair athletes were provided sport equipment and supplies, referees for games, and travel to wheelchair sporting events and adaptive water skiing |
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| Client/Wheelchair Transportation |
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$35,078 |
| 16762 rides were provided for disabled individuals for transportation to jobs, shopping, and community activities |
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| Medications/Supplies |
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$137,143 |
| approximately 3608 prescriptions for a variety of medications were provided to clients |
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| Medical Equipment |
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$133,317 |
| 270 items of equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, ramps, and van lifts were purchased and 25 wheelchairs that were donated by the North Dakota chapter of the national Wheelchair Foundation were distributed to individuals |
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| Medical Travel |
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$58,202 |
| funds were provided for 2686 trips to medical facilities where clients were referred by their physicians |
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| Attendant Care |
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$143,166 |
| personal attendant care assistance was provided for 17 clients |
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| Other (Insurance/Misc.) |
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$100,506 |
| approximately 235 insurance premiums, medical costs, blood pressure screenings, and miscellaneous expenses associated with various disabilities were provided to clients |
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| Independant Living Skills |
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$152,375 |
| 57 people with a serious mental illness were provided assistance allowing them to live outside an institutional setting |
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| Closed Caption |
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$20,080 |
| Funds were provided for closed captioning services for hearing impaired individuals |
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| Supportive Housing Program |
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$45,490 |
| provided permanent housing and supportive assistance to individuals who in the past have been unable to sustain permanent housing due to the severity of their disabilities |
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| Vocational Rehabilitation Client Assistance |
| 105 clients eligible for services through vocational rehabilitation were assisted with a variety of services including medications, travel, and supplies. These client expenses are included in the appropriate categories listed above. |
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| Information/Referral Services |
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$869,686 |
| information about agencies and referrals to services for a variety of disabling conditions were provided to approximately 3005 individuals |
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| Advocacy Services |
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$338,212 |
| assisting people to secure services to which they are entitled. Consulting with a variety of groups to assist them in providing appropriate services and facilities. |
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| Grants to Organizations |
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$594,450 |
| Grants given to other organizations that assist disabled people. |
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| Total Client Assistance |
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$2,733,862 |
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DeQuetta Kurle was diagnosed in December 1990 with an Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy (which is an unknown cause for an enlarged heart). DeQuetta received a "new" heart on December 7, 1998.
NDAD has helped DeQuetta Kurle with transportation and expenses for trips to Minneapolis along with anti-rejection medications. "With the help we received from NDAD we don't have to worry about how we are going to manage. It takes a lot of stress away," DeQuetta explained.
Lois Jacobson of Williston, ND was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of thirteen. Prior to her diagnosis, Lois was a typical thirteen year old. She kept busy playing sports, swimming, and skating. After years of rheumatoid arthritis, along with undergoing several surgeries in the past years, Lois realized that she is losing some of her independence.
Today, the biggest challenge that Lois faces is moving around and needing assistance each morning to get ready for the day.
Lois first heard of NDAD through a fellow employee. After hearing what NDAD could assist with, Lois decided to contact the organization. NDAD has assisted Lois by loaning her a wheelchair- and while she had a respiratory infection, NDAD provided her with an oxygen tank holder for her wheelchair.
The most exciting thing that NDAD has provided for Lois is a ramp at her home- which allows her much more independence. Lois recently told NDAD staff that she greatly appreciates the ramp and she considers it a blessing as she volunteers two to three days a week in the community.
Lois is very grateful for the NDAD staff. She states, “Any time I call they are very, very helpful. They say, “If you need anything, let us know! They are always helpful and courteous.”
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NDAD prides itself on the fact that each year over 90% of funds raised go directly to
Program Services. Check out our Record of Service to see what types of assistance were provided.
