HHS invites North Dakotans to participate in DOJ settlement agreement stakeholder meeting on March 20

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services on Thursday, March 20, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually.

The meeting will provide updates on housing memorandums of understandings, the Home Modification Capital Fund and recent legislation. Additionally, there will be discussions on key performance indicators from year four, the implementation plan for year five, quality service provider training and other topics.

Individuals can attend the stakeholder meeting in person or virtually by phone or device. The in-person meeting will take place in the Prairie Rose Room at HHS Prairie Hills Plaza at 1237 W. Divide Ave., Suite 6, in Bismarck. Attendees should enter through door No. 2.

Those who prefer to participate in the meeting virtually using computers, mobile devices or telephone can find details in the meeting notice at Meeting Notice - ND Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Stakeholder Meeting (March 20, 2025).

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in the stakeholder meeting can contact Shelly Selzler at 701-328-8679, 711 (TTY) or mmselzler@nd.gov.

To find help with house cleaning, meal preparation, nonmedical transportation, personal care needs and other in-home and community-based services and support, North Dakotans can contact the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Link toll-free at (855) 462-5465, 711 (TTY) or by email at carechoice@nd.gov. Individuals can also apply online for services at carechoice.nd.assistguide.net.

In December 2020, North Dakota entered into an eight-year settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that is designed to ensure the state meets the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing services, programs and activities for individuals with physical disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/us-department-justice-settlement-agreement.

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