Disability Services: Northeast Human Service Center
Case management is the single point of entry to services for people with developmental disabilities that are funded by the N.D. Department of Human Services. Case managers provide information and referrals to service providers and assist eligible individuals and their families in identifying, coordinating, and monitoring the support services necessary to meet individual goals. People with mental retardation or related conditions and similar needs may be eligible for services.
Developmental Disabilities Services
- Eligibility determination for DD Services
- Case management
- Case Plan Development, which identifies individual and family needs and helps refer people to appropriate services including group homes, adult day care, day supports, individual supportive living arrangements, and family support services
- Family Support Services, which are family-centered and help individuals remain in appropriate home environments
- Behavior Management Consultation
- Administration of the Family Subsidy Program, which reimburses families for excess expenses relating to their children's disabilities
- Development and coordination of regional network of services
Early Intervention Services
Infant Development program identifies children ages 0 - 3 years who are at risk of developmental delays or disabilities and provides families with information, training, and services to assist them in meeting their children's needs
- Development assessment
- Home programming
- Occupational, speech-language, and early childhood education services (provided by credentialed clinical specialists)
- Parent support/education
- Service planning and coordination
Rehabilitation Consulting and Services
Provides the planning and services necessary to enable an individual with a disability to successfully enter the world of work and/or to become as self-sufficient as possible. Services include:
- Assistive technology
- Diagnostic and evaluation services
- Equipment distribution services
- Follow-up to ensure compatibility between the individual and his or her job
- Independent living services
- Individualized vocational counseling and guidance
- Vocational training
- Job development and job placement including resume development and interviewing strategies
- Maintaining a job
- Physical or mental restoration
- Post-employment services
- Supported employment services
- Vision services
Services to assist business to find solutions to their disability related issues can be found at Business Services.
151 S 4th Street, Suite 401
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 795-3100
Fax: (701) 795-3050
Toll Free: (800) 256-6742
TTY: (701) 795-3060
84oslt@nd.gov
Other Resources
North Dakota Client Assistance Program (CAP)
The North Dakota Client Assistance Program (CAP) provides advocacy, consultation, education, and referral to individuals who are seeking or receiving services through the North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Projects, or Independent Living Centers in order to resolve issues so people can receive the services they are eligible to receive. The Client Assistance Program is independent and separate from Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Contact CAP at:
Phone: (701) 328-8947
Toll Free: (800) 207-6122
TTY: (701) 328-8968
cap@nd.gov
Other Local Resources
Assistive Technology Access Center
The Department of Human Services’ Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) has a Technology Access Center in Fargo, N.D. This center may benefit the human service center’s clients and other area residents.
People with disabilities or changing abilities can:
- Try out specialized equipment that may solve some of their individual challenges
- Schedule evaluation and training services
- Borrow from the Equipment Loan Library
3509 Interstate Boulevard
Fargo, N.D. 58103
Phone: (701) 239-7228
Toll Free: (800) 895-4728
TTY: (701) 328-3480
Fax: (701) 239-7229
jlee@polarcomm.com
Web: www.ndipat.org

