About Us

ND Ability focuses on providing social, cultural, and intellectual activities for faculty, staff and their family members with disabilities, and the University at large, as well as providing members with supports designed to expand their social and professional networks. The group will offer employees an opportunity to receive support from similarly situated individuals. The group will also connect members to resources made available through the University to improve their Notre Dame experience. This mission supports the University of Notre Dame’s mission to diversity and inclusion.

Objectives

• Social - Host social events that promote interactions across campus to create a stronger sense of community and outreach 
• Education - Host and promote workshops and lectures that promote awareness and understanding of disability
• Intellectual - Support the University’s recruitment, development, and educational opportunities for faculty and staff with disabilities by providing/promoting professional development workshops and other opportunities
• Resources - Serve as a bridge between membership and departmental resources on campus

Officers

• Chair: Brent Moberg, Director of Compliance, Athletics
• Vice Chair: Thomas Waldschmidt, Associate Director of Safety for University Enterprises and Events
• Event Planning Chair: Pam James, Project Manager, Facilities Design & Operations
• Community Resource Chair: Monique Frazier, Equal Opportunity and Access Program Manager, Office of Institutional Equity
• Communication, Membership, and Technology Chair: Brent Fragnoli, Assistant Director Accessibility Education and Outreach, Center for Student Support and Care