NOMI is here to change the way we build community. Our mission is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves to find belonging, to be seen, and to form meaningful connections, without having to mask who they are.
In a world that often prioritizes speed, performance, and surface-level interaction, we’re creating a slower, more intentional space. Instead of swiping past people, we invite you to slow down, share your story, and connect in ways that feel real and authentic to you, even if this is the first time you’re exploring this way of relating.
We’re especially passionate about making sure neurodivergent and marginalized communities are not just included, but centered. That means designing for accessibility, building with care, and listening deeply to the people we’re here to serve.
At NOMI, connection isn’t about fitting in. It’s about finding your people. And we’re so glad you’re here.
Christie (she/her) has a background in full-stack web development, with a passion for accessible design and inclusive technological solutions.
As a queer and AuDHD human person, Christie is fired up by creating equitable, community-centered solutions that uplift equity-deserving communities. Her life’s work is rooted in the belief that accessible technology can foster connection and systemic change.
Outside of tech, she enjoys painting and other creative pursuits. She is a coffee science enthusiast, and a proud cat mom.
Quite simply put, we define neurodivergence as a difference in one’s structure and style, affecting the way folks learn, process information, socialize and behave.
Some diagnoses that are most common among those who identify as neurodivergent include (but are not limited to):
As a term, neurodivergent is imperfect. It implies that there is a “typical” brain structure and one that diverges from “typical” (neurodivergent vs neurotypical). We use it because it is the most well-known umbrella term to describe a certain type of variance in neural processing/function.
To quote disability rights activist Emily Ladau from her book “Demystifying Disability”,
For far too long, we've been led to believe that people have either "good" brains or "bad" brains, "normal" ones or "abnormal" ones. Neurodiversity is a concept that rejects these morality- and value-based judgments of the human mind, instead embracing the naturally occurring fact that no one's brain is exactly like anyone else's brain. Within the neurodiversity movement, people with disability-related brain differences are referred to as “neurodivergent”, while people who don’t have such differences are referred to as “neurotypical”
Though we refer to neurodivergence as it’s own category, we understand that a lot of the time disability and neurodivergence go hand in hand. One autistic person may call themselves neurodivergent while another identifies as disabled and a third may not want to identify as either.
At NOMI we believe that you are the only one who can define how you identify and what terms best describe your experience.
We support whatever language you use to identify yourself. Whether that looks like “I am disabled” (IFL) or “I am a person with a disability” (PFL), that choice is entirely yours.
One of the questions you may answer in your profile is your preference between PFL or IFL and we ask that everyone please respect the preferences of all of our community members.
At NOMI we switch between PFL and IFL with a preference for PFL as it is the more widely accepted inclusive terminology.
Please note that the majority of Autistic folks tend to prefer Identity-First Language.
Can I use the app if I am self-diagnosed?
Absolutely!
There are so many reasons why someone is unable to or would prefer not to pursue a formal diagnosis. Money, accessibility to medical care, and discrimination due to gender, race or other factors impact our ability to receive a diagnosis.
Self diagnosis is valid and we will never ask you to prove anything to us.