Health Related Projects

The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities at Minot State University conducts a wide range of projects serving the disability community. Many of these projects are funded through grants and contracts with outside agencies. Past NDCPD projects.

North Dakota Disability Health Project

This five year project will promote the health and wellness of ND citizens with disabilities, and prevent or lessen the effects of secondary conditions associated with disabilities. The project is a collaboration between NDCPD, the Center for Rural Health at the University of ND, and the ND State Health Department.
Contact Person: Brent Askvig, Project Director, 701-858-3580, or brent.askvig@minotstateu.edu.
Funding Source: US Dept of Health and Human Services

ND Integrated Services Project - (NDIS)

This three year grant project will assist state agencies, local medical providers, and families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) ages birth to 21 years to develop the knowledge and infrastructure to assure that all children and youth receive the coordinated care they need. Project goals are to create a network of learning collaboratives, pilot programs, and a comprehensive plan for integrated services.
Contact Person: Brent Askvig, Project Director, 701-858-3580,  brent.askvig@minotstateu.edu.
Funding Source: US Dept of Health & Human Services