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Upcoming Events

May 2026


Special Health Services Multidisciplinary Clinic Program; Phone: 701.328.2436; Toll Free: 800.755.2714


Special Health Services' sponsored or supported multidisciplinary clinics are intended to provide access to pediatric specialty care and enable families to see many different medical providers and health care professionals in one place at one time. For more information about multidisciplinary clinics available in North Dakota, this resource directory includes clinic dates, local contacts, and sites


MAY – 2026

4  Bismarck Peds Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

5  Fargo Cleft Lip/Palate Clinic

6  Bismarck Asthma Clinic

6  Fargo Neurodevelopmental

7  Grand Forks Autism Clinic

12 Fargo Pediatric Dev. Evaluation

13 Fargo Neurodevelopmental

13 Bismarck Asthma Clinic

15 Fargo Immunodeficiency Clinic

22 Fargo Pediatric Dev. Evaluation

27 Fargo Down Syndrome Clinic

28 Fargo Metabolic Clinic


Hunnicutt, national wellness leader, joins North Dakota’s rural health transformation effort | Health and Human Services North Dakota


HHS recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, encourages small steps to support well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota


Olmstead commission newsletter: Olmstead Newsletter April 2026


Preventing ticks and tickborne diseases this spring and summer | Health and Human Services North Dakota


May Food Pantry Distributions: Food Distributions – GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK


Spring 2026 issue of the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (ND EHDI) Program newsletter. You can check it out here: NDEHDI Spring 2026 Newsletter


The Arc Grow With Us Class 3201 43rd Street South, We will meet every other Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 am, for one hour sessions May-September. Please register for this program by May 1st. You can register by emailing arcassistant@arccassnd.org.


May 5 at 10 am- Northwest Behavioral Health Clinic Advisory Group Meeting


May 5 at 1 pm MT- Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic Advisory Meeting

 

The 2026 Public Health Conference, taking place May 5–7 at Bismarck State College


May 6 at 9 am- Special Education Funding Committee


Independence Inc is hosting 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 May 6 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. To register: Call: 701-839-4724 or Peer Support Group - Painting with the Taube


16th Annual Great Plains Rare Disease Summit! May 7–8, 2026 Poster presentations available! Sanford Center in Sioux Falls. Rare Diseases of Skeletal System and Craniofacial Development. Register today: https://bit.ly/4szCxHa


Permission to Pause at Beyond Boundaries Therapy & Wellness for a FREE morning designed for YOU - the caregiver. Moms, dads, grandparents, and any other caregivers are welcome to attend. This is event is focused on caregivers of children with special needs. Beyond Boundaries Therapy & Wellness, 3244 51st St S Saturday, May 9th; 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. So please register at the link below to save your spot!

https://forms.office.com/r/LCrShDuCQL


May 11 at 10 am- Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic Advisory Group Meeting


May 12 at 10 am- Lake Region Behavioral Health Clinic Advisory Meeting


May 13 at 1 pm- Tribal & State Relations Committee


May 13 at 1 pm- Olmstead Commission Meeting


Preventing Measles Webinar- May 14, 2026 12:00 PM. To register: Webinar Registration - Zoom


Pathfinders is hosting Talk Is Everything: Oral Language as the Root of Reading (Lunch & Learn 3) May 14, 2026 12:00 PM Meeting Registration - Zoom


P&A Opens Public Comment Period on Agency’s 2027 Focus Areas- Each year, P&A is required to select focus areas that guide the administration of services, the use of agency resources, and case selection criteria. Input from people with disabilities, family members, advocates, service providers, and community partners helps ensure the agency’s work reflects the most pressing needs facing North Dakotans with disabilities. The public comment period will be open May 1 through May 31, 2026. Comments will be accepted through an online survey, available here: www.forms.nd.gov/260474288984877.

Town Hall Schedule:

Virtual Town Hall: May 14, 2026, Noon–1:00 PM (CT)

Join via Microsoft Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23034875391379?p=o4MCJpWE63zHxLndKH

Join by phone: 701-328-2950 ID: 111 155 995#

In-Person Town Hall: May 14, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM (CT) Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library – Room C 515 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501


May 19 3 pm- Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee Meeting


Join Designer Genes for a visual schedule workshop in partnership with the University of Mary Speech Therapy Program. Parents and caregivers will create two visual supports to take home and use right away supporting individuals with Down Syndrome. At the Designer Genes office 6-7:30 pm May 19th. If you are interested in attending, please be sure to register and complete our brief information survey below: https://forms.gle/rBK8FRut14APZRHv5


May 20 at 1 pm- Money Follows the Person External Partners Meeting


May 20 at 1 pm- West Central Behavioral Health Clinic Advisory Meeting


May 21 at 10 am- Child Care Services Advisory Committee & Early Childhood Services Advisory Board Meeting; 2026 Schedule


Ken's Flower Shop, Mental Health America of North Dakota, and the ND Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health are hosting the "Bloomin Light Out of the Darkness" Gala on May 21st from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck. Tickets are available at https://donorbox.org/events/912934


Mark your calendar for more Parent Cafe's: May 27 12:00-1:00 pm CST ZOOM ONLINE. To register: Parent Cafés | NDSU Agriculture


NDCPD invites you to an upcoming virtual learning opportunity you may be interested in: Resilience Through Connection: An ECHO Series, beginning May 27, 2026. Weekly sessions held May 27 through July 22, 2026; Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm CST; Online via Zoom; No cost to participate. Register here:

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1730998614688Y3YPLDFZE1


Sensing and Symbols Training Registration-May 27-28, 2026. Stacey Chambers will be here May 27-28, 2026 to share information on the "Sensing and Learning" and "Symbols and Meaning" strategies for our unique learners. To register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DBiE3RFfOkeFbp5JRxPDyUyQZtyorhJGtqTSEVPbgyNUQVhRMDMzVkVGQVo5NlgxS0hJTkFTMjFCQS4u


May 28 at 1 pm- Cross Disability Advisory Council Meeting


Upcoming Events

June 2026


Special Health Services Multidisciplinary Clinic Program; Phone: 701.328.2436; Toll Free: 800.755.2714


Special Health Services' sponsored or supported multidisciplinary clinics are intended to provide access to pediatric specialty care and enable families to see many different medical providers and health care professionals in one place at one time. For more information about multidisciplinary clinics available in North Dakota, this resource directory includes clinic dates, local contacts, and sites


JUNE – 2026

1  Fargo Peds Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

3  Bismarck Asthma Clinic

3  Fargo Neurodevelopmental

9  Fargo Pediatric Dev. Evaluation

10 Fargo Neurodevelopmental

11 Grand Forks Autism Clinic

17 Bismarck Asthma Clinic

19 Fargo Immunodeficiency Clinic

24 Fargo Down Syndrome Clinic

26 Fargo Pediatric Dev. Evaluation


Save the Date! 2026 Children & Families Wellness Fair Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND


Disability Rights-June 15th 11-1pm This event brings together local leaders and advocates to share valuable insights, resources, and guidance for individuals with disabilities, families, and professionals. Dream Center Bismarck (1805 Park Ave)


The annual Summer Camp sponsored by the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center will be held June 15 to 19th at Triangle YMCA near Garrison. Registration coming soon


6th Annual Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country June 17th & 18th at the Astoria Event Center in Dickinson. To register: Summit26 | Powered By GiveSmart


Mark your calendar for more Parent Cafe's: June 24 12:00-1:00 pm CST ZOOM ONLINE. To register: Parent Cafés | NDSU Agriculture


Farm to Child Nutrition, Growing connections in person seminar Thursday June 25, 2026 at the Capitol in Bismarck. North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is hosting a one-day in person seminar on. Registration is free and lunch is provided. Registration link for Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/tkj9cjb7


FM Special Needs Support Network- Family Fun Community Walk; 3601 11th St N, Moorhead MN 56560; Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30 am- 12:00 pm






FVND staff at Transition Fair

Top News and Info for the Week

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One in every five households in North Dakota as a child with special health care needs. Many of these families are left to find answers on their own, have difficulty locating resources, or have not spoken to other families of a child with the same diagnosis. We need your support to meet the increasing demand for help from families living with disabilities and chronic health illnesses. The need for our services and support is rapidly increasing. You can help, please go to the following website to see what you can do to assist FVND: www.fvnd.org

Donate now at https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/252

 

Family Voices of ND video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4rgB1NFfyU

 

NDAD's Autism Spectrum Assistance Program (ASAP) assists children and adults with autism with medical travel expenses, respite services and equipment when no other payment option is available through local, state or federal programs. Qualifying individuals receive mileage assistance for out-of-town medical travel for appointments including occupational and physical therapy, speech language pathology and behavioral therapy as well as psychiatric appointments. NDAD may also help with respite care expenses and various pieces of equipment that may be helpful for those with autism. You must complete an application and qualify based on NDAD guidelines. Visit ndad.org for an application or contact one of our six office locations: Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Williston.


The Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC- https://www.hhs.nd.gov/early-childhood-services/early-intervention/interagency-coord-council) is looking for parents to join. Please see website if you are interested


The NDDPI’s Office of Specially Designed Instruction, has launched the Paraprofessional Training Project to support professional growth for certified Special Education (SPED) Paraprofessionals. Through this initiative, certified Special Education Paraprofessionals can receive compensation for completing up to three courses from the Paraprofessional Training Project Catalog. While designed to enhance existing district trainings, these courses are not intended to replace the areas of preparation needed to earn the Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate and are open to all learners interested in building their skills. Click here for Course Listings and here for the Course Reimbursement Application Form.


Need to travel for medical care? NDAD can help. NDAD offers financial assistance for out-of-town medical travel and lodging to eligible individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions. Whether you're driving to a specialist or staying overnight for treatment, https://ndad.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ndad.org_&d=DwMF-g&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C7PQFotqrZVN7lCl7U4qdg&m=qR5WHqYbO4kygH9wr0OOJdq37obOkn3824Mszpu8wUC_1kblbtvex4oPV-4kurUg&s=1LLCCP2yPnnacSIDiwfw_t2tcsh9Ii9OoC3_8H96E24&e=>.


HHS seeks public input on Medicaid waiver to expand access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- HHS seeks public input on Medicaid waiver to expand access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Health and Human Services North Dakota


Public comment period opens for North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities proposed five-year state plan | Health and Human Services North Dakota


The PMHCA program provides trainings to improve access to care for pediatric patients with mental health conditions in rural and underserved communities throughout North Dakota. The focus of this program is to build and strengthen capacity of best practice care among primary care and other providers supporting patients with these disorders 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT; Upcoming Pediatric Mental Health TeleECHO Clinics - Project ECHO


Pediatric Mental Health - Project ECHO


Behavioral Health Trainings | Health and Human Services North Dakota


IMPCCT advisory council surveys Student Survey About College – Fill out form- for middle and high school students with IDD to fill out independently or with help from their parents or teacher

Parent/Guardian Survey About College – Fill out form – For parents to fill out on their young adult with IDD

Professional Survey About College for Young Adults with IDD – Fill out form – For middle and high school teachers of students with IDD


Federal News You Can Use Updated Weekly


Types of telehealth services for infants and toddlers | Telehealth.HHS.gov


Can I access telehealth care on demand? | Telehealth.HHS.gov


Office for the Advancement of Telehealth | HRSA


Understanding the Impacts of H.R.1 – Community Engagement Requirements and Six-Month Redeterminations - Family Voices


National Survey of Children’s Health Factsheets


The White House Releases its FY 2027 Budget - Family Voices


SNAP Participation | Congressional District Health Dashboard


Quality of life surveys developed or validated in children or youth with special healthcare needs: a scoping review | Quality of Life Research | Springer Nature Link


SAVE The DATES:

North Dakota Disability Advocacy Consortium will host July 9th Disability Pride from 10-12:30 pm at the Dream Center 1805 Park Avenue in Bismarck. For more information go to www.nddac.org


The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education, and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission are pleased to announce the 12th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit (NDIES). This two full-day event will be held July 28-29, at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, ND.


Save the Date: Caring for the Caregiver - Caregiver Summit August 20, 2026 9am to 4:30 pm. Join us for a day filled with valuable insights and resources for caregivers


Save the Date: Join us for the 6th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference

Sept. 14–17, 2026 at the Bismarck Event Center (In Person and Virtual)


Save the Date: Oct 2-4th Parent Leadership Institute hosted by Family Voices of ND

 
 
 
 

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