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The North Dakota School for the Deaf has been proudly serving the citizens of North Dakota with programs and services since its establishment by the North Dakota Legislature in 1890 and continues to be an important part of the continuum of services of North Dakota's excellent education system.

NDSD provides a comprehensive pre-school through high school education program that looks at the individual needs of the child and family.

NDSD has residential programming for students from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon with numerous opportunities for extra-curricular activities, social interactions, and development of independent living and community skills.

Students are transported home each weekend and for school holidays so there is plenty of family interaction. The Outreach Department provides programs geared to meet the needs of young children with in-home services to support families.

Assessments, consultations, and direct services to school age students in mainstream settings are available for school districts and special education units upon request.

NDSD is accredited through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), the North Central Association/Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA/CASI), and the Conference of Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf (CEASD)

Useful Phone Numbers

Dormitories

• Blackhurst: V/TTY: 701-665-4418

Other

• Nurse's Office: V/TTY: 701-665-4406

Free Resources

A list of available free resources provided by the ND School for the Deaf can be obtained by contacting the school and/or individual listed next to the requested service.

Outreach Services

The North Dakota School for the Deaf serves in its traditional role of service provider to deaf and hard of hearing students plus as a resource center on deafness. As per recent legislation (ND Century Code 25-07-12), the school for the deaf may collaborate (not compete) with public and private entities for the provision of services to adult individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

ND School for the Deaf offers printed and professional resources in a variety of areas related to deafness. Support and informational materials are provided in Audiological Services as well as in the area of Communications.

The Library/Media Center is an excellent source of books and materials as well as captioned films available upon request. Families with children ages 0-3 can obtain the services and support from the Parent-Infant Program.

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