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| Organ Transplant Assistance |
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$9,650 |
| 9 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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$23,812 |
| 58 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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$15,049 |
| 2165 rides were provided for individuals with disabilities for transportation to jobs, shopping, and community activities |
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| Medications/Supplies |
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$13,083 |
| approximately 483 prescriptions for a variety of medications were provided to clients |
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| Medical Equipment |
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$60,186 |
| 92 items of equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, ramps, and van lifts were provided and 319 items of equipment were provided on a short term loan basis |
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| Medical Travel |
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$50,249 |
| funds were provided for 2136 trips to medical facilities where clients were referred by their physicians |
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| Attendant Care |
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$134,054 |
| personal attendant care assistance was provided for 10 clients |
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| Other (Insurance/Misc.) |
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$92,115 |
| approximately 59 insurance premiums, medical costs, and miscellaneous expenses associated with various disabilities were provided to clients. Blood pressure screenings were provided to 258 Individuals |
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| Closed Captioning |
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$10,360 |
| Funds were provided for closed captioning services for hearing impaired individuals |
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| Independent Living Skills |
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$178,681 |
| 44 people with a serious mental illness were provided assistance allowing them to live outside an institutional setting |
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| Supportive Housing Program |
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$43,060 |
| provided permanent housing and supportive assistance to 4 individuals who in the past have been unable to sustain permanent housing due to the severity of their disabilities |
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| Crisis Residential Program |
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$190,000 |
| provided short term crisis stabilization for 34 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 9 persons with serious mental illness who are in need of supportive services |
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| Assistive Technology |
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$336, 823 |
| increased access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raised awareness and disseminated information 6979, provided training and assessments 289, demonstrated assistive technology devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state 140, and provided information/collaboration with agencies 24 |
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| Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program |
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$116,164 |
| provided telecommunications services for 338 residents of North Dakota who are communications impaired |
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| Assistive Technology Safety Services |
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$135,376 |
| provided assistive technology safety services and devices specific to in-home safety for 1163 older individuals |
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| Loan Library Equipment Program |
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$106,543 |
| provided equipment for trial use for 232 residents of North Dakota |
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| Alternative Financial Loan Program |
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$141,501 |
| Provided loans to help North Dakotans with disabilities purchase assistive technology to improve their independence and quality of life |
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| Vocational Rehabilitation Client Assistance |
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$29,642 |
| 74 clients eligible for services through vocational rehabilitation were assisted with a variety of services including travel, supplies and miscellaneous expenses |
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| Information/Referral/Public Awareness |
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$781,297 |
| 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 108426 individuals |
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| Advocacy Services |
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$303,838 |
| 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 |
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| Grants to Organizations |
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$323,060 |
| Grants given to other organizations that assist disabled people. |
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| Total Client Assistance |
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$3,094,543 |
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For Gordon Roberge of Fargo, ND life was moving right along until one morning he woke up and half of his body was numb. He also had double vision. This lasted for a couple of months, went away for a few years then returned. In 1981, Gordon was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Gordon worked as a salesman for a sporting goods company out of Sauk Rapids, MN until 1992. Due to the multiple sclerosis, Gordon was forced to quit working.
After moving to Bismarck, Gordon saw an advertisement on TV about NDAD and the services they provided. Since driving was becoming difficult, he decided to contact NDAD to see how they could assist him. NDAD was able to assist Gordon with hand controls for his van.
The hand controls offer Gordon the freedom to go and do what he wants, when he wants. Gordon enjoys his independence! Since one of Gordon’s hobbies is fishing this gives him the freedom to once again drop a fishing line and tell fishing tales.
Gordon says, "The staff at NDAD is very helpful. They were able to answer my questions and get me the help I needed.” Gordon encourages people who have a disability not to give up. “Today there are new medicines, treatment, and equipment coming onto the market almost daily. With organizations like NDAD they are accessible to almost everyone. I am grateful to NDAD for the help they have given me. Many disabilities are manageable because of these organizations.”
Steven Silewski was involved in a work-related accident in 1972, which left him with a spinal cord injury. Steven has undergone several operations to correct his spinal cord injury. NDAD has helped Steven by purchasing medications, a walker and with medical travel.
Steven is very thankful for the help that NDAD has given him. "It has made me able to live more independently. Financially, NDAD has really lifted a burden. Without them, I have no idea where I would be."
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