Federal cuts leave North Dakota disability group ‘heartbroken’ after third of employees laid off
One of North Dakota’s most trusted disability support organizations is facing a crisis. The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, based at Minot State University, has lost a third of its staff following abrupt federal funding cuts. Projects that help newborns, support families, and assist people with disabilities in daily life are being paused or eliminated. With 23 staffers let go and key grants drying up, the center is scrambling to stay afloat—while those who rely on its services are left in limbo. Peyton Haug with InForum has continuing in-depth coverage on the story that broke yesterday.
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