 |
| Organ Transplant Assistance |
|
$6,564 |
| 6 individuals who are candidates for or have received organ transplants were assisted with a variety of medically related expenses |
|
| Wheelchair Athletics/Recreation |
|
$21,296 |
| 50 wheelchair athletes were provided sport equipment and supplies, referees for games, and travel to wheelchair sporting events and adaptive water skiing |
|
| Client/Wheelchair Transportation |
|
$17,211 |
| 3545 rides were provided for individuals with disabilities for transportation to jobs, shopping, and community activities |
|
| Medications/Supplies |
|
$6,710 |
| approximately 246 prescriptions for a variety of medications were provided to clients |
|
| Medical Equipment |
|
$72,995 |
| 82 items of equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, ramps, and van lifts were provided |
|
| Medical Travel |
|
$35,513 |
| funds were provided for 1318 trips to medical facilities where clients were referred by their physicians |
|
| Attendant Care |
|
$94,634 |
| personal attendant care assistance was provided for 6 clients |
|
| Other (Insurance/Misc.) |
|
$64,511 |
| approximately 83 insurance premiums, medical costs, and miscellaneous expenses associated with various disabilities were provided to clients. Blood pressure screenings were provided to 182 Individuals |
|
| Closed Captioning |
|
$1,560 |
| Funds were provided for closed captioning services for hearing impaired individuals |
|
| Independent Living Skills |
|
$170,484 |
| 88 people with a serious mental illness were provided assistance allowing them to live outside an institutional setting |
|
| Supportive Housing Program |
|
$46,390 |
| 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 |
|
$136,157 |
| provided short term crisis stabilization for 26 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 and long term housing for 8 persons with serious mental illness who are in need of supportive services |
|
| Assistive Technology |
|
$501,663 |
| increased access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raised awareness 5222, disseminated information 1162, provided training and assessments 713, demonstrated assistive technology devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state 146, and provided information/collaboration with agencies 39 |
|
| Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program |
|
$136,805 |
| provided telecommunications services for 393 residents of North Dakota who are communications impaired |
|
| Assistive Technology Safety Services |
|
$192,525 |
| provided assistive technology safety services and devices specific to in-home safety for 1682 older individuals |
|
| Loan Library Equipment Program |
|
$60,562 |
| provided equipment for trial use for 340 residents of North Dakota |
|
| Alternative Financial Loan Program |
|
$189,099 |
| Provided loans to help North Dakotans with disabilities purchase assistive technology to improve their independence and quality of life |
|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Client Assistance |
|
$37,571 |
| 71 clients eligible for services through vocational rehabilitation were assisted with a variety of services including travel, supplies and miscellaneous expenses |
|
| Information/Referral/Public Awareness |
|
$599,257 |
| 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 96283 individuals |
|
| Advocacy Services |
|
$233,045 |
| assisted people to secure services to which they are entitled. Consulted with a variety of groups to assist them in providing appropriate services and facilities |
|
| Grants to Organizations |
|
$7,832 |
| Grants given to other organizations that assist disabled people. |
|
|
| Total Client Assistance |
|
$2,632,384 |
|
|
|
Seth Kasper of Bismarck, ND, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three by a team of doctors at the Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Seth’s family feels blessed that his disability primarily affects him physically.
Although Seth uses his wheelchair for most of the day, he does walk around the house on occasion and he walks at therapy with the aid of a posture walker with forearm supports.
Seth and his family first became aware of NDAD through their caseworker, who suggested that Seth attend the NDAD annual “Escape to the Lake” event, which is held near Center, ND. Seth’s father, JR, states “Seth is a seasoned veteran of the annual water skiing event with this year marking his eighth year of whooping it up at the lake!” NDAD employees look forward to seeing him each year!
NDAD also made Seth and his family aware of programs that Seth may be eligible for, as well as assisting him with bus passes for the Bis-Man Transit System.
Financial assistance from NDAD has made it possible for the Kasper family to build a small platform to which they have attached a wheelchair lift, giving Seth some much needed independence.
Seth’s father commends NDAD staff stating, “The staff at NDAD have been nothing but professional and courteous. They have gone out of their way to ensure Seth has everything he needs available to him.”
Kenneth Winch of Dickinson, ND, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at age 22. Friedreich’s ataxia is an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in symptoms ranging from muscle weakness and speech problems to heart disease.
NDAD assisted Kenneth with a 4 wheeled scooter. Kenneth says, “With the scooter I can go to the mall, take my dog for a walk, or go for a ride.” The scooter has become a source of independence for Kenneth.
NDAD also recently assisted Kenneth with a TubMate bath lift system. “I can sit in the tub with the water and wash”, Kenneth says, “It helps me in and out of the tub.” Without this system, bathing would be very difficult.
Kenneth says, “The NDAD staff was very helpful in getting what I need. They are very courteous over the phone and in the mail. Help is available but you need to ask.” Kenneth thanks his doctors and the local MedQuest. With their resources he was able to find NDAD and he was able to get what he needs to enjoy life.
|
|
