We are a pretty diverse group in the arts; culturally, physically and of course mentally. It is one of our great strengths. It can also be one of our biggest challenges. Whilst we've been in lockdown I've spent some of the extra time finally getting my ASD diagnosis. It was something I've been putting off for a long time, but now that I can proudly call myself autistic I feel that I've come home.
I'm really interested in how our organisations are using our neurodiverse strengths to inform the options we offer out audiences and consumers. And also how we use our diversity to strengthen us internally. I'm lucky that I'm at a company that celebrates and accepts difference (my CEO actually recommended the psychology clinic I ended up at). There were a few topics on the TLCC agenda (spoiler alert) about how we approach mental wellness and neurodiversity in our work - both for out patrons and for our peers. In lieu of TLCC I'd like to ask what have been your approaches, and your organisations, to celebrating and accommodating neurodiversity and enabling our art.
Hoping that you all are doing ok in lockdown. As always I'm here if you need me.
Hey all - me again.
Open Academics posted a handy set of posters for designing for accessibility and I thought I'd share.
https://ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
They are infographics on things to keep in mind when creating inclusive content (from the UK homeoffice)
Enjoy,
H
This is such a great resource - I'm excited to share this with my colleagues.
These posters are great Heath! thank you for sharing. Interestingly, I also learnt a little bit about myself by looking at these. Now I understand a little better why I like and dislike certain designs/layouts etc.