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

NDVS/SB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Mission Statement

NDVS/SB provides individualized services and resources to infants, children and adults with visual impairment to empower them in achieving their goals.

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NDVS/SB Adapting & Overcoming

NDVS/SB exists to enhance lives—the lives of children and adults who experience visual impairment and the challenges that come along with those conditions. It is our mission to empower children and adults in achieving their goals regardless of what is happening in the world.  During the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, it has been and is our obligation to adapt and overcome any challenges we face in delivering services to fulfill our mission.

It has been a time of creativity, teamwork and exciting growth that will continue. New ways of reaching students through virtual means added another viable way to provide encouragement and real instruction in the expanded core curriculum. Our staff and teachers learned new ways to be productive that will carry on into the future and be the catalyst for more exciting changes.

If there is silver lining with the pandemic, it may be demonstrated through not only great new ways of adaptation but also the knowledge that NDVS/SB is resilient and can overcome anything—just like we know our students and learners of all ages can do.

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Upcoming EventsView All Events

The Best of Me in 2023 (Family Weekend)

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 06:00 pm - Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 03:30 pm

Categories: All Events, Special Event, Spotlight, Students, Conferences

This is an opportunity for families who have a child with vision loss (including those with additional disabilities) to listen to informational speakers, and to meet other families from across North Dakota and staff from North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind.


"Aim for the Stars" Middle School Short-Term Program

Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 04:30 pm - Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 04:00 pm

Categories: All Events, Students

Join us in our upcoming Middle School Short-Term Program, “Aim for the Stars” for 6th – 9th graders. During our educational program, students will partake in instruction and events incorporating the Expanded Core Curriculum and go on some adventures where they can aim for the stars through personal growth and exploration.


Adult Training Week

Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 05:00 pm - Friday, May 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: All Events, Adults

Adult Training is available for adults who are experiencing vision loss.  Whether you are new to vision loss or are experiencing a change in your vision we are here to help you navigate those changes.


Middle School Summer Program

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 02:00 pm - Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 02:30 pm

Categories: All Events, Students

Our upcoming Middle School Summer Program is taking place June 4-7 in the beautiful Lake Metigoshe area!


Adult Training Week

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 05:00 pm - Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Categories: All Events, Adults

Adult Training is available for adults who are experiencing vision loss.  Whether you are new to vision loss or are experiencing a change in your vision we are here to help you navigate those changes.


All Together Now - Elementary Summer Program 2023

Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 04:30 pm - Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 02:30 pm

Categories: All Events, Students

All Together Now - Elementary Summer Program 2023

NDVS/SB students are coming together this summer! Join us to experience fun adventures & stories. This program is for students in grades 1 - 6.