Welcome to the North Dakota Association of the Blind

We strive to enhance the way of life for people who are blind or visually impaired, to encourage employment opportunities and to educate the public about sight loss. Our vision is for all North Dakotans who are blind or visually impaired to live fulfilling, independent lives.

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Join us at the 2026 Walk for Vision

The North Dakota Association of the Blind welcomes the community to join the 28th annual Walk for Vision event on Wednesday, October 21, at the NDSU Crossroads Campus Lutheran Center.

Join us to learn about the use of the white cane and dog guides, take a commemorative walk, see accessible technology in action, win door prizes and enjoy refreshments.

Registration begins at 4 P.M. at the Crossroads Center, 1201 13th Ave. N. in Fargo. For further details, call or text Walk Facilitator Allan Peterson at 701-429-7209 or via email at allan.c.peterson@gmail.com.

This year’s walk is sponsored by the Horace Lions Club with support from Hornbacher’s Foods and Thrivent Financial.

Our priorities

Support

If you want to share your daily challenges or get ideas on how to complete a task using reduced or no vision, local support groups are available offering mentoring and support. Learn more about support groups here.

Educate

For students who are pursuing further education, NDAB has scholarships. Learn more about available scholarships here. We are here to help make life more livable.

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NDAB provides assistance with learning adaptive daily living skills, and alternative leisure activities. We organize and run a week-long camp where these skills can be developed. Learn more about camp here.

Advocate

We also promote the awareness of sight loss through lobbying, fundraising, and conventions. Without fund raising or donations, NDAB would fail in its mission. If you want to help, you can become a member or make a donation.

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