Building free, sensory-friendly community spaces beginning in Ohio, expanding toward all 50 states, and ultimately worldwide. Planned centers will provide welcoming places for families, peer groups, and community organizations to meet without facility rental fees.
About Us
Our Founder
Psychometrician, International Neurodiversity Leader, & Philanthropist, Gabrie’le “Gabby” Eato is the Founder and President of NDVerse. Drawing on her background in psychology, behavioral health, and neurodevelopmental assessment, she leads NDVerse with a vision of expanding meaningful support for individuals, families, and communities.
Inspired by her lived experiences with autism, ADHD, mental health challenges, and adversity, Eato founded NDVerse in 2024 to build the kind of community she once needed. Under her leadership, NDVerse is developing a global collaborative network that brings nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educators, advocates, and funders together to advance neurodiversity, mental health, and suicide prevention.
NDVerse leads the vision, strategy, and coordination of its initiatives, mobilizing partnerships, funding opportunities, and shared expertise to turn ambitious ideas into meaningful action. From creating inclusive community centers to improving access to evaluations and mental health resources, NDVerse brings the right organizations together to pursue projects with greater reach and stronger outcomes. Partner organizations retain their own identities and missions while contributing their expertise to shared goals.
100% OF DONATIONS
Donations to NDVerse support our charitable mission, including partnership coordination, education, community resources, and collaborative projects that advance neurodiversity, mental health, and suicide prevention. Partner organizations remain independent, and project funding is managed according to applicable agreements and donor restrictions.
What We Do
Our Mission in Action
OUR MISSION
NDVerse exists to make neurodiversity, disability, mental health, and suicide prevention education, resources, and community support more accessible—so every mind has a place to belong.
We are building toward free, accessible, sensory-friendly community centers where individuals and families can gather for support, education, recreation, and connection without facility rental fees. Our first center is planned for Ohio, followed by a national expansion across all 50 states as part of our longer-term global vision.
OHIO FIRST · NATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT · GLOBAL VISION
Delivering accessible education and trusted resources for autism, ADHD, other developmental disabilities, mental health, and suicide prevention. We will challenge stereotypes, share practical information, and help people navigate available services.
Fundraising for community-centered change through grants, philanthropic gifts, sponsorships, and partnerships, including efforts supporting hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and disability initiatives.
Building a sustainable national funding strategy with a preliminary capital plan for each state. Our planned Ohio flagship is an initial step, with property acquisition, accessibility upgrades, and operations dependent on funding.
Working toward affordable autism and ADHD evaluations by connecting with qualified assessment professionals to explore reduced-cost and potentially free options while maintaining appropriate quality and clinical standards.
Improving professional understanding across the spectrum through education about high-masking presentations, varying support needs, communication differences, and co-occurring conditions.
Creating places for support, recreation, and belonging with adjustable lighting, calm areas, and thoughtful sensory accommodations. Centers are planned to host free support groups, educational events, family gatherings, and community activities.
Connecting people through an accessible resource directory and developing relationships with relevant community organizations and qualified providers so support is easier to find and understand.
Bringing communities together through conferences and recognition by planning educational conferences and fundraising galas that celebrate advocates, recognize meaningful community contributions, and encourage long-term engagement.
CREATING MEANINGFUL CHANGE
Raising awareness and breaking the stigma
At NDVerse, we believe meaningful change begins with understanding. We are committed to challenging stigma surrounding autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, mental health, and suicide prevention through education, genuine conversations, and community connection.
Beyond awareness, we work to create real-world impact through fundraising for hospitals, supporting purpose-driven initiatives, and bringing communities together. Guided by love-centered leadership, we are building a movement where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued.
Because awareness starts conversations. Love inspires change.
Bridging the gaps in care and bringing communities together.
Support should not be fragmented, inaccessible, or financially overwhelming for the individuals and families who need it most.
Today, autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and mental health support are often separated across organizations, diagnoses, services, and eligibility requirements. Families are left navigating complicated systems, costly evaluations, limited resources, and the emotional burden of finding appropriate care.
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OUR RESEARCH
Understanding people through data & research
Meaningful change begins with understanding how people think, experience the world, and navigate the systems designed to support them.
NDVerse's approach is informed by the professional research experience of its Founder and President, Gabrie'le "Gabby" Eato. With a background spanning psychology-based research, psychometry, behavioral health, and neurodevelopmental assessment, Eato brings a multidisciplinary understanding of human behavior, individual differences, and the barriers people face when accessing support.
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The Foundation of Our Work
A place to belong. A mission to build.
NDVerse is an Ohio-founded nonprofit advancing neurodiversity, disability inclusion, mental health, and suicide prevention through accessible education, resources, community connection, and meaningful action. We are working to establish free, sensory-friendly community spaces beginning in Ohio, expanding throughout the United States, and ultimately building an international network of belonging.
OUR MISSION
To remove financial, educational, and accessibility barriers so neurodivergent people, individuals with disabilities, and their families can find understanding, support, and a community where every mind belongs.
OUR GUIDING VALUES
The principles behind our leadership.
Accessibility
We pursue free, accessible, sensory-friendly spaces and resources that respect diverse communication, learning, and support needs.
Acceptance
We advance respect, dignity, and affirming support for neurodivergent people without asking them to erase who they are.
Collaboration
We welcome independent nonprofits, healthcare professionals, educators, families, and advocates to contribute to shared goals.
Opportunity
We seek to make education, community gatherings, support groups, and disability-related opportunities available without facility fees.
Why It Matters
Support should not depend on the ability to pay.
Families and community groups have shared how difficult it can be to find a welcoming place to meet. Paid venues, scattered services, sensory-unfriendly lighting and noise, and misinformation about autism and ADHD can all stand in the way of connection and understanding.
Founded by Gabrie’le “Gabby” Eato—an autistic and ADHD advocate and trained psychometrist with experience conducting hundreds of autism and ADHD evaluations—NDVerse is responding to what individuals and parents have described firsthand. Our goal is to create free, sensory-friendly community centers with places to gather, accessible learning opportunities, and room for support groups and community-led events. We will begin in Ohio and pursue a national model before future global expansion.
HOW SUPPORT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
What we aim to build and fund.
NDVerse is actively seeking grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic partnerships to advance the following priorities. Planned facilities and programs are fundraising goals, not presently operating locations.
01Free Community Programs & Support Groups
Creating opportunities for peer support, family gatherings, recreational activities, and community-led disability events without facility rental fees.
02Accessible Education & Resource Navigation
Building accessible educational materials and tools that help families find services, challenge stereotypes, and understand autism, ADHD, and disability.
03Conferences, Recognition & Community Events
Planning educational conferences, advocacy gatherings, and a fundraising gala that recognizes community contributions and encourages ongoing support.
04More Affordable Evaluation Access
Working with qualified assessment providers to explore referral pathways and future reduced-cost services.
05Partnerships That Expand Access
Working with independent organizations and qualified professionals to strengthen referrals, expand resources, and avoid unnecessary duplication.
06Free, Sensory-Friendly Community Centers
Working toward dedicated facilities with adjustable lighting, quieter areas, accessible meeting rooms, and no-charge community use, starting in Ohio.
07Funding & Responsible National Expansion
NDVerse is seeking philanthropic support for an Ohio founding center and a phased vision for centers across all 50 states. Each phase depends on secured funding, local needs, suitable facilities, and sustainable operations.
MEASURING OUR IMPACT
Progress beyond promises.
As initiatives launch, NDVerse intends to report meaningful outcomes, distinguishing planned activity from completed work and public awareness from direct services.
- Ohio residents with developmental disabilities directly served
- Funds actually raised and spent on eligible project costs
- Free events, educational sessions, and resources delivered
- Progress toward accessible, sensory-friendly facilities
- Participant feedback on access, understanding, and belonging
GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY
Leadership with accountability.
NDVerse is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity governed by its board of directors. Founder and President Gabrie’le Eato leads the organization’s vision and initiatives subject to board oversight. We aim to maintain accurate financial records, clear project budgets, ethical partnerships, and required reporting.
Independent partner organizations retain their own identities and governance. Proposed projects will have documented responsibilities and funding arrangements, while community perspectives will help inform accessibility and program design.
Federal tax-exempt status effective December 6, 2024. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Grow With Us
Help build a place to belong.
Our Ohio-first national initiative is seeking grants, donations, corporate sponsors, community champions, and mission-aligned collaborators. Help us create free, sensory-friendly spaces where people can gather, learn, celebrate, and find support—and contribute to a model that can grow nationwide and eventually worldwide.
Explore Supporting NDVerseOur Leadership
Board of Directors
Guided by a shared commitment to accessibility, education, inclusion, and meaningful community impact.
Gabrie'le Eato
PRESIDENT
gabby@ndverse.org
Cupid Hayes
DIRECTOR
cupid@ndverse.org
Debbie Austin
BOARD MEMBER
debbie@ndverse.org
Growing Together
Help Shape Our Future.
NDVerse welcomes opportunities to strengthen and grow our Board of Directors with individuals who share our commitment to disability inclusion, accessible education, and meaningful community impact. If you are interested in contributing your experience, perspective, and leadership, we would love to hear from you.
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