About Us
The Commission for Disability (CFD) is one of several groups that advises the Chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on issues of importance to our campus community. We want to create a space and opportunity for people to have a voice, and a place to share their own experiences and intentionally make suggestions about policy changes. In addition to advocating for support beyond traditional ADA accommodations, the commission seeks to create opportunities for individuals to share their experiences with disability on campus and elsewhere.
Membership Application is now open!
We are accepting applications now until April 22. If you are a current member as of the 2023-2024 academic year, your membership will remain active and we look forward to continuing our work together next year – there is no need to reapply. New members may apply here https://tiny.utk.edu/CCApp24. Please contact Sarah Browning, Coordinator of the Commissions and Council, at sbrowni2@utk.edu if you have any questions.
Commission Co-Chairs
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Emma Burgin | Director, UT FUTURE Program | eburgin@vols.utk.edu |
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David Ndiaye | Director, Student Disability Services | david@utk.edu |
Committee Chairs |
| Lisa Keathly & Brain Watkins (Membership, Sponsorship, and Awards) Adam Cureton (Current Issues, Culture, and Community) Izzie Gall & Kimberly Mitchell (Events and Communication) TBD (Professional Development, Retention, and Wellness) |
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