Many adults with disabilities live on their own and rely on family and friends for support. Others need special supports to live as adults. Most adults need intermittent support centered around employment, education, housing or transportation, and some need lifelong and intensive support.

Services may be obtained through the ND Department of Human Services through Developmental Disabilities or Vocational Rehabilitation systems, which are usually funded through money budgeted by the state legislature, or a combination of state and federal dollars using Medicaid options under the Home and Community Base Waiver. To learn more about services, contact the Human Service Center nearest  you.

Housing

ND Fair Housing Council - A non-profit organization which works to eradicate housing discrimination through community education; encouragement of public involvement; assistance to those experiencing housing discrimination; and support of individuals and organizations seeking equal opportunity in housing. To reach them, call toll free at 1-888-265-0907, ND Relay at 1-800-366-6889 (Voice), TDD at 1-800-927-9275 or visit them on the web.

HUD Home Program - The Home Investments Partnership (HOME) program is the largest federal program available, exclusively to create new affordable housing.  Approximately $1.8 billion in HOME funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year to states and localities to address affordable housing needs. In North Dakota to learn more about the distribution of HOME funds, contact Mike Spletto at 701-328-2094. North Dakota does not have a web site for this project. More information can be obtained at the national site.

Family Life

The Arc, Upper Valley - A non-profit organization that provides advocacy, education and family support services to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Be on the lookout for a new upcoming web site called the ND Arclink that will provide detailed information about family support and adult service providers in North Dakota. The Arc, Upper Valley has a support group for parents with Developmental Disabilities (DD). They can give you contact information about an Arc Chapter nearest you. Call 1-877-250-2022 or visit them on the web.

Family To Family Network (F2F) - This agency matches families who wish to meet another family with a child who has a developmental delay, a disability or a chronic health condition (i.e. diabetes, asthma, allergies). Call the F2F toll free number at 1-888-434-7436 or contact them on the web.

ND Federation of Families - A state and national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. If you have concerns about your child’s needs, they are eager and willing to help. Call their toll free number at 1-800-492-4951, or visit them on the web, and contact the regional coordinator nearest to you.

Pathfinders Family Center - It consists of two statewide federally funded education projects: Pathfinder Parent Training and Information (PTI) that serves families of  children with special needs and NDPASS Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC) that assists families and schools in general education. They focus on free appropriate public education for all children ages birth to 21. Learn more about this valuable educational resource by calling their toll free number at 1-800-245-5840 or visit them on the web.