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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Fall Sports and Rec Retreat

The fall Sports and Recreation Retreat is back! The NDAB Sports and Rec Committee is excited to announce we will be hosting our fall retreat at the beautiful Triangle Y Camp on the shores of Lake Sakakawea near Garrison, North Dakota, the weekend of September 13-15.

We are moving locations this year. A new venue offers exciting new opportunities. This year, weather permitting, we will possibly have some equine activities as well as possible air rifle target shooting. We will hopefully be able to enjoy many of our usual activities like archery, climbing wall, and water sports.

Registration is open through midnight on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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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