There is A WHOLE LOT of disabled peope that would LOVE to take part in many events that relate to their interests (i've talked about that, will translate soon) or with causes they support (Ecology, Disability Rights, Feminism, Economic Equality, LGBTQ+, Cultural Diversity, Children/Women/Animal Rights , Art & Culture, Mental Health...) but some events AREN'T ACCESIBLE.
That's why here i have some STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR EVENT'S ACCESIBILITY.
REDUCE NOISE. People on the spectrum literally GET HURT by a lot of noises. So, by reducing it, you can calm us, changing our experiences of the event. If you can even provide noise-cancelling headphones, it would be better, since people with ADHD/Memory Loss Can FORGET THEM.
LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE It doesn't only serve so you can Communicate With Deaf People, but you may find the right AAC for a nonspeaking Autsitic. Also, you can communicate with those with Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
MAKE SURE THE EVENTS TAKE PLACE SOMEWHERE THAT`S EASY TO WHEEL AROUND. Preferably places with ramps and/or elevators, and, if outdoors, a well-paved street.
SEARCH A PLACE WITH CLEAN BATHROOMS, SPECIALLY THOSE WITH DISABLED TOILETS, AND ADULT CHANGING STATIONS. MAKE SURE THEY'RE CLEAN. Not oly Wheelchair Users will be thankful. You'll also make the days of Chronically/ Terminally Ill People, Incontinent People, and People with Stomas.
LEARN FIRST AIDS: You know what to do if someone has a seizure? well, learn. YOU CAN SAVE LIES.
REDUCE LIGHTS. Sensory issues, epilepsy... Enough explaining.
USE Plain Language. Commonly Used Words, so Intellectually Disabled People can understand, and Deaf/HoH People can read your lips.
USE TRIGGER WARNINGS. People with pyschiatric Conditions (BPD, DID, MDD, GAD, PTSD) or Autistics can have meltdowns/ dissociations/ shutdowns/ suicidal crisis/ panick-anxiety attacks, which can make them harm themselves or others. SAVE LIVES, KNOW WE AREN'T IN CONTROL.
MAKE FREE-FROM FOOD. Chronically Ill people will be thankful.
SEARCH VENTILATED PLACES. You will avoid sensory smell issues and many symptoms of chronic illnesses.
OFFER STRAWS. many CAN be recycled, and non-plastic straws can cause injuries-allergies on those needing them.
INTRODUCE THE STAFF BEFORE THE EVENT. If someone feels doubtful/ insecure, that person will know help is there.
ASK PEOPLE HOW TO REFER TO THEM. NOT JUST THEIR PRONOUNS, BUT ALSO PERSON-FIRST OR IDENTITY FIRST LANGUAGE. Deaf, Blind and Autistic Communities LARGELY PREFFER IFL (Autistic intead of "Person with Autism", Blind instead of "person with blindness", DEAF before "Person with Deafness".)
SEARCH ACTIVITIES THAT DON'T REQUIERE MUCH MOTRICTY, VISION OR HEARING, OR TRY TO VARY SO EVERYONE CAN FEEL INCLUDED. BELIEVING IS NOT ALWAYS ACHIEVING (I have an articile about it)
Offer safe places to vent, wheter physically r mentally.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THIS THINGS ARE QUITE IMPORTANT TO MAKE YOUR EVENT ACCESIBLE.
IF FOR SOME REASON (TIME, SPOONS, ETC.) YOU CAN'T DO ALL, IT'S OK.
BUT AT LEAST TRY!!
DOESN'T MATTER IF THERE'S NO ONE DISABLED AT THE EVENT...
IT CAN BE YOU... AS TIME PASSES.
That's why here i have some STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR EVENT'S ACCESIBILITY.
REDUCE NOISE. People on the spectrum literally GET HURT by a lot of noises. So, by reducing it, you can calm us, changing our experiences of the event. If you can even provide noise-cancelling headphones, it would be better, since people with ADHD/Memory Loss Can FORGET THEM.
LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE It doesn't only serve so you can Communicate With Deaf People, but you may find the right AAC for a nonspeaking Autsitic. Also, you can communicate with those with Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
MAKE SURE THE EVENTS TAKE PLACE SOMEWHERE THAT`S EASY TO WHEEL AROUND. Preferably places with ramps and/or elevators, and, if outdoors, a well-paved street.
SEARCH A PLACE WITH CLEAN BATHROOMS, SPECIALLY THOSE WITH DISABLED TOILETS, AND ADULT CHANGING STATIONS. MAKE SURE THEY'RE CLEAN. Not oly Wheelchair Users will be thankful. You'll also make the days of Chronically/ Terminally Ill People, Incontinent People, and People with Stomas.
LEARN FIRST AIDS: You know what to do if someone has a seizure? well, learn. YOU CAN SAVE LIES.
REDUCE LIGHTS. Sensory issues, epilepsy... Enough explaining.
USE Plain Language. Commonly Used Words, so Intellectually Disabled People can understand, and Deaf/HoH People can read your lips.
USE TRIGGER WARNINGS. People with pyschiatric Conditions (BPD, DID, MDD, GAD, PTSD) or Autistics can have meltdowns/ dissociations/ shutdowns/ suicidal crisis/ panick-anxiety attacks, which can make them harm themselves or others. SAVE LIVES, KNOW WE AREN'T IN CONTROL.
MAKE FREE-FROM FOOD. Chronically Ill people will be thankful.
SEARCH VENTILATED PLACES. You will avoid sensory smell issues and many symptoms of chronic illnesses.
OFFER STRAWS. many CAN be recycled, and non-plastic straws can cause injuries-allergies on those needing them.
INTRODUCE THE STAFF BEFORE THE EVENT. If someone feels doubtful/ insecure, that person will know help is there.
ASK PEOPLE HOW TO REFER TO THEM. NOT JUST THEIR PRONOUNS, BUT ALSO PERSON-FIRST OR IDENTITY FIRST LANGUAGE. Deaf, Blind and Autistic Communities LARGELY PREFFER IFL (Autistic intead of "Person with Autism", Blind instead of "person with blindness", DEAF before "Person with Deafness".)
SEARCH ACTIVITIES THAT DON'T REQUIERE MUCH MOTRICTY, VISION OR HEARING, OR TRY TO VARY SO EVERYONE CAN FEEL INCLUDED. BELIEVING IS NOT ALWAYS ACHIEVING (I have an articile about it)
Offer safe places to vent, wheter physically r mentally.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THIS THINGS ARE QUITE IMPORTANT TO MAKE YOUR EVENT ACCESIBLE.
IF FOR SOME REASON (TIME, SPOONS, ETC.) YOU CAN'T DO ALL, IT'S OK.
BUT AT LEAST TRY!!
DOESN'T MATTER IF THERE'S NO ONE DISABLED AT THE EVENT...
IT CAN BE YOU... AS TIME PASSES.
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