GAND works to educate current and future guardians, the public and legislators regarding issues affecting vulnerable adults and surrogate decision making. GAND continues to work to identifing gaps in our state law and promoting positive changes to legegislation that affects vulnerable individuals in North Dakota. GAND is a strong voice that helps to represent the many unmet needs of people too vulnerable to speak for themselves.
GAND is a non-profit organization whose purpose is:
- To develop resources, services & educational programs to support surrogate decision makers.
- To educate the public & professionals on guardianship.
- To develop a network for the exchange of information.
- To encourage the development of legislation consistent with our mission.
- To promote surrogate decision making alternatives.
- To establish, promote & maintain the highest ethical and quality standards.