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North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind

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North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind

NDVS/SB is a division of the Department of Public Instruction, and is located in Grand Forks, with regional offices in Fargo, Jamestown, Minot and Bismarck.

We provide specialized and individualized services for people of all ages who are blind or low vision by partnering with families, educators, and agencies to empower them in achieving their goals. North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB) provides statewide leadership, center based programming, and regionalized outreach services ensuring that the specialized needs of persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired are met.

06/12/2026

The students on our Summer Adventure Program for Middle and High Schoolers stopped by the original School for the Blind building in Bathgate this past week! What a cool history lesson this was! Besides beautiful Bathgate, the students camped at Icelandic State Park and explored an old missile site during this program. More pics to come - stay tuned!

06/09/2026

Check out the last edition of the Outreach Newsletter for the 2025-26 school year on our website:https://www.ndvisionservices.com/sites/default/files/documents/newsletter/May%202026%20Outreach%20Newsletter.pdf

Read about the Keep Calm and Travel On program and our new Transition Specialist!

06/08/2026

Last week these 4 adults participated in a Short-Term Program at NDVS/SB, working on individual goals and supporting each other as they learned new skills and gained new perspective on their vision loss journey. Their Courage Ceremony, which was held on Friday, was a moment to acknowledge how much they learned and how far the week pushed them. Congrats!

06/04/2026

Know how we can tell it's summer at NDVS/SB? The Wellness Team's garden is growing! Leslie, Amy, BreAnna, and Lilly planted a variety of vegetables near the playground in our garden on Tuesday, and we can't wait to watch the produce grow! Hello, summer!

06/02/2026

On Saturday, Leslie and Michele were at the Grand Forks Public Library for the Summer Reading Program kick-off! They had large print and braille books on display, tactile graphics, 3D models, and braillers, giving kids and their families the chance to learn about the resources we provide, and the chance to try their own hand at brailling on a Perkins brailler!

06/01/2026

I spy with my little eye ...

We are all over the place this month! Check out our billboards in Grand Forks, Langdon, and West Fargo! If you spy one elsewhere, let us know where it is! The sites change every month, so keep your eyes peeled all summer. We are hoping these billboards result in referrals of loved ones and friends of those who see them. If you know someone who would benefit from our services, please reach out! Call our main line, 701-795-2700, or go to ndvisionservices.com

05/28/2026

Staff from NDVS/SB - Regional Coordinators Danielle, Erin, and Lanna - attended the "Sense & Symbol" two-day workshop at the Bismarck Career Academy sponsored by the ND Dual Sensory Project. They are pictured here with Stacey Chambers, co-author of APH's Sensing and Learning, and Dr. Lacey Long, Project Director.

05/26/2026

Over 30 current and former NDVS/SB employees were present at Tracy Wicken's and Nedra Hoberg's retirement celebration last week. We had to take a pic to commemorate all the employee "alums" in the house!

05/25/2026

Last week during our All Staff meetings, these 8 employees were honored with service awards. Congrats to Tallena (3 years), Jody (5 years), Erika (10 years), Dave (10 years), Leslie (15 years), Laurie (20 years), Pam (25 years), and Ken (30 years)! All of these people do important work for our agency and are ever mindful of our mission to serve.

05/21/2026

Yesterday we feted two longtime NDVS/SB employees who have made a valuable impact on our organization and on so many individuals across the state.

Tracy Wicken will retire June 5 after 41 years of working for the state of North Dakota, first with ND Services for the Blind and Vocational Rehabilitation and for the last 21 years with NDVS/SB. Tracy has made such an impact in the field and on so many people she has worked with. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and commitment to her job, her clients and students, and to her colleagues.

Nedra Hoberg spent 8 years at NDVS/SB as an administrative assistant. She was often the first point of contact for those calling or walking into NDVS/SB, and everyone she met was greeted with a smile, a listening ear, and answers to all of their questions. She was incredibly dedicated to our mission of serving those with vision loss. She is already missed!

Congratulations, Tracy and Nedra, and thank you for all you have done for NDVS/SB!

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500 Stanford Road
Grand Forks, ND
58203

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17017952700

Website

https://ndvisionservices.com/

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