WELCOME INTRO FROM OUR Executive DIRECTOR:
Welcome to NDCPD! We are so glad you’re here.
At NDCPD, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe every person brings unique abilities and strengths, and we’re proud to celebrate the contributions of our employees, partners, and community members. Our goal is to serve people with disabilities across North Dakota in ways that honor their voices, experiences, and goals.
Most importantly, we know we grow stronger together. We truly value hearing from the disability community, because your perspectives guide us and help us improve. Thank you for being part of this journey with us—we look forward to learning, growing, and building a more inclusive future side by side.
About Us:
NDCPD is located at Minot State University and we’re a University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research and Services (UCEDD). We are part of a national network of 67 similar programs throughout the US (www.aucd.org). NDCPD is a statewide organization that serves the disability community and works with community providers and state and local government agencies to provide training, technical assistance, service, and information. NDCPD employs approximately 100 staff and we have approximately 25-30 grants and contracts operating at any given point and time. The disability community is traditionally an under-served population and many of our projects work on disability-related matters behind the scenes. While some of our projects work directly with people with disabilities, many do not although all our work ultimately impacts the lives of people with disabilities for the greater good. Our projects cover a range of topics connected to disabilities – health insurance, employment, housing, education, employment, early intervention, and transition issues – to name just a few. See our projects listed on our website for a more detailed list of projects and contact information.
MISSION:
To provide service, education, and research which empowers communities to welcome, value and support diverse people of all abilities to advance self-determination and inclusion throughout the lifespan.
VISION:
NDCPD envisions a world where people see the potential and worth of all individuals. Where people with disabilities are free from abuse and neglect, contribute to a rich and full community life, and make choices about their own future.
VALUES:
- We value Community Involvement; where people are fully included, have social opportunities, feel welcomed and valued, contribute to their community, and where the community acknowledges the potential and worth of what people with disabilities have to offer.
- We value Self-determination; where people have choices about their future, have the ability to self-advocate, have access to high quality learning opportunities, have full community participation, and have complete access to healthcare.
- We value Opportunity; to pursue dreams, to realize potential, to pursue life goals, regardless of culture, and to embrace diversity.
- We value Safety; where people with disabilities are free from abuse and neglect, and are treated with dignity and respect.
NDCPD TURNED 30!
In 2020, NDCPD turned 30! NDCPD, then NDCD (North Dakota Center for Disabilities) first began in October, 1990 and 2020 marked our 30th year of operation. Timelines in 5 year increments were developed highlighting NDCPD’s staff, success and changes. Congratulations NDCPD – here’s to another 30 years!