 |
| Organ Transplant Assistance |
|
$13,886 |
| 8 individuals who are candidates for or have received organ transplants were assisted with a variety of medically related expenses |
|
| Wheelchair Athletics/Recreation |
|
$18,003 |
| 46 wheelchair athletes were provided sport equipment and supplies, referees for games, and travel to wheelchair sporting events and adaptive water skiing |
|
| Client/Wheelchair Transportation |
|
$12,524 |
| 3090 rides were provided for disabled individuals for transportation to jobs, shopping, and community activities |
|
| Medications/Supplies |
|
$4,509 |
| approximately 220 prescriptions for a variety of medications were provided to clients |
|
| Medical Equipment |
|
$50,009 |
| 71 items of equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, ramps, and van lifts were purchased |
|
| Medical Travel |
|
$23,049 |
| funds were provided for 711 trips to medical facilities where clients were referred by their physicians |
|
| Attendant Care |
|
$81,589 |
| personal attendant care assistance was provided for 6 clients |
|
| Other (Insurance/Misc.) |
|
$96,659 |
| approximately 171 insurance premiums, medical costs, and miscellaneous expenses associated with various disabilities were provided to clients |
|
| Independent Living Skills |
|
$167,706 |
| 80 people with a serious mental illness were provided assistance allowing them to live outside an institutional setting |
|
| Supportive Housing Program |
|
$44,894 |
| provided permanent housing and supportive assistance to 5 individuals who in the past have been unable to sustain permanent housing due to the severity of their disabilities |
|
| Crisis Residential Program |
|
$23,418 |
| provided short term crisis stabilization for 22 persons with a serious mental illness or chemical dependency issues who live independently and are experiencing relapse symptoms that do not require hospitalization or need additional stabilization time following a hospitalization |
|
| Assistive Technology |
|
$447,056 |
| increases access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raise awareness 4650, disseminate information 16800, provide training and assessments 261, demonstrate assistive technology devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state 170, and provide information/collaboration with agencies 29 |
|
| Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program |
|
$186,373 |
| provided telecommunications services for 210 residents of North Dakota who are communications impaired |
|
| Assistive Technology Safety Services |
|
$17,816 |
| provided assistive technology safety services and devices specific to in-home safety for 292 older individuals |
|
| Loan Library Equipment Program |
|
$24,218 |
| provided equipment for trial use for 269 residents of North Dakota |
|
| Alternative Financial Loan Program |
|
$95,114 |
| Provide loans to help North Dakotans with disabilities purchase assistive technology to improve their independence and quality of life |
|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Client Assistance |
|
$20,928 |
| 48 clients eligible for services through vocational rehabilitation were assisted with a variety of services including travel, supplies and miscellaneous expenses. |
|
| Information/Referral/Public Awareness |
|
$870,345 |
| information about agencies and referrals to services for a variety of disabling conditions, along with public awareness including our web site and newsletter were provided to approximately 93045 individuals |
|
| Advocacy Services |
|
$338,468 |
| 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. |
|
| Grants to Organizations |
|
$7,435 |
| Grants given to other organizations that assist disabled people. |
|
|
| Total Client Assistance |
|
$2,543,999 |
|
|
|
Dick Rothenberger of Grand Forks was diagnosed with Black Lung and a sleeping disorder in 1996. NDAD helped Dick to purchase various pieces of equipment, including a Bi-PAP machine, oxygen concentrator and medications.
Dick is grateful for the assistance provided to him by NDAD. "I don't believe I would be here today without NDAD's help. They have made my life more simple and secure."
Being born with congenital disabilities and being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) later in life, has not stopped Greg Schaible of Bismarck, from leading a full and independent life. After graduating high school, Greg attended Bismarck State College and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Dickinson State College.
After college Greg worked at Sears and then Sykes. Greg stated his employers were wonderful to work for and did not view him as a person with a disability. Through those years he learned how to manage his disabilities. One of the great challenges Greg faces with his MS is that it limits the amount of activity he can do and he has had to learn how far he can push himself. Greg has fond memories of his work experience at Sears and at Sykes.
Greg now spends a lot of his time with family, including his loveable dog Libby. Greg’s family includes his Mom, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. He loves to baby sit, play games with and spoil his nieces and nephews! One of Greg’s favorite things to do is go for a stroll with Libby.
NDAD recently provided financial assistance so that Greg was able to get a lift in his pick-up truck for his power chair. The lift picks up and moves Greg’s power chair to the back of his pick-up, which then allows Greg to take his chair with him wherever he goes. “Having a lift in my pick-up makes me feel more independent and willing to go places, because I can take my chair where I want to go. I am very grateful for the assistance NDAD provided me!” said Greg. On a recent community outing, as Greg was unloading his chair from his pick-up, he heard a gentleman holler over, “Hey! That is really neat!!!”
When asked to describe his feelings towards NDAD staff and services, Greg said, “I am very, very, very thankful! That is the simplest way I can put it.” Greg said he would encourage people interested in financial assistance to contact NDAD. “NDAD is there and able to do what they do so people can be more active and productive.”
|
|
