North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a quarterly public meeting in Bismarck to discuss improving in-home and community-based disability support services.
As Bismarck and surrounding communities face rising needs for accessible care, the state’s Health and Human Services department is expanding efforts to strengthen support for people with physical disabilities. The upcoming stakeholder session will provide updates on initiatives designed to help residents live independently and delay or avoid nursing home placement.
The focus is on building community-based options that allow individuals to thrive in familiar settings, ensuring cost-effectiveness while protecting dignity and choice.
Bismarck families with loved ones living with disabilities have long called for more robust support networks. The city’s aging population and limited rural access make this meeting especially timely. Residents will have the chance to share input, learn about program updates, and connect directly with officials shaping these policies.
Local advocate Jenna R., who supports her brother with cerebral palsy, added: “These meetings give us a voice. It’s a chance to highlight where gaps still exist in Bismarck and across the state.”
The quarterly disability support stakeholder meeting underscores North Dakota’s ongoing commitment to accessible, community-based care. For Bismarck residents, it’s more than a policy update—it’s a chance to directly shape the future of disability services in the state.
