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Welcome to the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NDSD/RCDHH) website. Our “Purpose” is to develop, coordinate, and maintain a comprehensive continuum of services for all citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing (infants through senior citizens). Our “Mission” is to provide an environment in which individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can access the services and support that they need to become and remain integrated, productive citizens of the state. (Future Services Plan July 20, 2010)

Upcoming Events

Gallaudet University Opportunities:

  • Deadline: 5-24-13

Check out the “NDSD Society” website for many “old” photos from the NDSD Heritage Center!

Language & Auditory Fun (9:30a-11:30a)

The North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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/RCDHH provides a comprehensive education program serving persons of all ages that looks at the individual needs of the child and family.

NDSD/RCDHH 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/RCDHH is accredited through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) and the North Central Association/Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA/CASI) K-8.

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Useful Phone Numbers

Dormitories

  • Blackhurst: V/TTY: 701-665-4418

Other

  • Nurse's Office: V/TTY: 701-665-4406
  • About Relay North Dakota:
      TTY users call 1-800-366-6888
      Voice users call toll free 1-800-366-6889

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/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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.

Compliments of the Parent-Infant Program of the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing an excellent Resource Manual (3.1Mb pdf) was developed to provide information for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing, age birth to five years old, and their families.

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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