Advocacy

ND Protection and Advocacy Project - A state agency whose purpose is to advocate for, and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities. Call toll free at 1-800-472-2670.

ND Disabilities Advocacy Consortium - An independent group of organizations who advocate for public policy that will benefit North Dakotans with disabilities and their families. Call them at 1-877-766-6907.

People First of North Dakota  - A  self advocacy organization made up of people with disabilities who believe that people should see the person first, disability second. Call them at 1-888-695-9225.

ND Partners In Policymaking - A comprehensive training program designed to teach  persons with disabilities, or family members, advocacy skills. It uses a national model and is provided through the Dakota Center for Independent Living. Call toll free at 1-800-489-5013.  A web site is not yet available.
 

Assistive Technology

Interagency Project for Assistive Technology (IPAT)  - Known in North Dakota as IPAT, this federally funded project assists persons with disabilities and their families to assess and access assistive technology solutions. They can be reached at 1-800-265-IPAT (4728). IPAT maintains regional offices and their web site has a full listing of the office staff.
 

Case Management

Developmental Disabilities Case Management Services - The Department of Human Services provides case management services to eligible ND citizens (children and adults) with developmental disabilities (DD). Once a person is deemed eligible, they may be provided with a case manager who will help them locate and access available services to meet individual needs. These services include various types of family support. To find out more about DD case management services, contact the Human Service Center nearest you or call the Developmental Disabilities State Office at 1-701-328-8935.

Mental Health

ND Mental Health Association - A private non-profit organization of volunteers focused on the improvement of services for people with mental illness, as well as to promote mental health for everyone. The association strives to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and to promote responsible research for the prevention, treatment and cure of mental illnesses.  Visit the web site to find the nearest district association in North Dakota or call the Help Line at 1-800-472-2911.