National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND)

The NOND Board of Directors is comprised of at least 60% people with disabilities and the majority of nurses on the board have disabilities that are representative of the cross-disability community.

NOND is an all volunteer organization and we welcome anyone who would like to join us in our mission of being the voice of disability in nursing! We welcome new members.

NOND's Vision

NOND is the voice of disability in nursing.

NOND's Mission

NOND is an open membership, cross-disability, professional organization that works to promote equity for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions in nursing through education and advocacy by:

• promoting best practices in education and employment;

• providing resources to individuals, nursing and disability organizations, and educational and healthcare institutions;

• influencing the provision of culturally responsive nursing practice; and

• creating systemic improvements.

​NOND values the:

• experiences, cultures, abilities, and rights of people with disabilities;

• history, practice, and service of the nursing profession;

• empowerment of people with disabilities within nursing; and

• enhancement of the nursing profession.