Every day, the people we serve are achieving goals, gaining independence, and rewriting what’s possible for their lives. These are their stories. From navigating new challenges to reaching milestones big and small, our Success Stories are a testament to the strength and resilience of the individuals DCIL is proud to serve — and a reminder of why this work matters.
Yesterday, Tomorrow, But TODAY!
Hi everyone, I just want to let you know that I’m still alive and well. I’ve been through some pretty rough times throughout the past year. I had an extremely serious case of pneumonia, a heart attack, cancer, and major intestinal surgery twice. I was in the hospital several times
Staying in Contact is VERY Important for Harriet
To Whom it may concern, I want to say thank you so much for the iPad I received. I do not have a computer and I am enjoying my iPad very much. I did not believe that I could learn to use it but with Vicki Haraway’s help and several
Very Thankful for DCIL
Before I came to the DCIL I was lost and hopeless. My physical and mental health were at an all time low and I was frustrated, empty, and afraid. I felt like I had been abandoned by everyone, that I had nothing to look forward to, and I didn’t have
Delands Success Story
Hi everyone, I just want to let you know that I’m still alive and well. I’ve been through some pretty rough times throughout the past year. I had an extremely serious case of pneumonia, a heart attack, cancer, and major intestinal surgery twice. I was in the hospital several times
Rebecca’s New Adventure
If you recall from our last newsletter, Rebecca was successful in passing her Driver’s Permit test back in September. On October 3rd, right after leaving the ND Department of Transportation, Rebecca stopped by the DCIL office to show us her brand-spanking new ND Driver’s License and her very own vehicle!!
Thank You For Helping Me Get My Permit
Jacob attended the Dakota Center for Independent Living’s Driver Permit Course and successfully got his permit. Jacob is 17 year old at Dickinson High School. Jacob’s goal is to take Driver’s Ed in the summer and obtain his driver’s license for his senior year of high school. Congratulations, Jacob!!
Gavyn’s Driver’s Permit Success
Gavyn passed his permit test this morning. He is super excited. Thank you for all your help! Cristy Herfendal (Gavyn’s mom)
Yesterday, Tomorrow, But Today!
Hi everyone, I just want to let you know that I’m still alive and well. I’ve been through some pretty rough times throughout the past year. I had an extremely serious case of pneumonia, a heart attack, cancer, and major intestinal surgery twice. I was in the hospital several times
Money Follows the Person Success Story
Don is a Money Follows the Person (MFP), a person with Cerebral Palsy. He was in the nursing home for 7 months before returning home. In his home, he was no longer able to use the walk-in bathtub. He was receiving only sponge baths for roughly 4 months until MFP
Ted, My Hero
I met Ted through a Dakota Center for Independent Living computer/cell phone workshop held at the Bismarck Senior Center on March 23, 2017. Ted showed up with a laptop. When I asked him what he wanted to learn on his laptop, he said, “I don’t know. My son sent this
“Nobody Really Knows”, Alan Speaking of His TBI
“Remembering going outside of my apartment and waking up in a hospital, being told I flat lined on the way to the hospital. I was living my life as it was four years in my past.” This is the story of Allen. Allen now has a severe Brain injury and
Katrina, An Exceptional Person in So Many Ways
Katrina is a friendly and outgoing 20 year young athlete participating in Special Olympics sports such as: volleyball, track, bowling, basketball, and softball. She’s an active camper with Camp Re-creation and in her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends, going to movies, and watching Aaron Rodgers play