Bismarck Public Schools

The Arc of Bismarck is dedicated to improving community support and services, influencing public policy at all levels, providing education and training for advocates, self-advocates and parents, and achieving full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. 

Autism Speaks works to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

The Bismarck-Mandan “Designer Genes” name and support group was originally created by a group of local families who had young children with Down syndrome, about 20 years ago. Over the years, this network of families has offered support and information to each other in many ways.

Their mission is to strengthen opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them to earn, learn and belong. They see a community that embraces, respects, and supports people of all abilities, especially those with Down syndrome.

Family Voices of North Dakota (FVND) is a statewide health information and education center for families who have children with a special health need or disability from birth to age 26 and for the professionals that serve them.

The mission of the Sanford Health Great American Bike Race is to support and strenthen families of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other related disabilities.

Families and caregivers can apply for funds to pay for services and/or purchase equipment such as wheelchairs, communication devices and adaptive tricycles for children and young adults with cerebral palsy or related disabilities.