Inclusion and Accessibility
Disabled, Neurodivergent D/deaf Rebels,
You may feel overwhelmed regarding how you will manage whilst on the busy streets of London. Our aim is to support each other and to help you find the access you may need. There is information below, however if you want to discuss access please email: xr.inclusion@protonmail.com
Planning for The Big One
Transport To London
XRUK has set up a transport subsidy scheme to help with travel for those with access needs, including those with disabilities, who are neurodivergent, or have mental health needs. More information here
Accommodation
You can state your access needs on the forms when applying for camping or indoor accommodation. See the Transport & Accommodation page
Support needs and questions
How to contact us with requests and questions, including:
- For support in planning before The Big One email xr.inclusion@protonmail.com
- To request a buddy to travel across London email xr.inclusion@protonmail.com
At the Big One
There will be:
- Level access to the majority of (and hopefully all) spaces - details to be finalised.
- Click this link for Accessible toilets and charging points for charging mobility aids.
- A few manual wheelchairs and volunteers to push them.
- Reserved areas at stages for mobility aid users, visually impaired people and people who need a clear view of Interpreters.
- A quiet space.
- Weighted blankets.
- Some ear protectors and fiddle toys but please bring your own if you know you will need them.
- Stewards, wearing pink or orange high viz to help with directions and to meet specific needs.
- Action Wellbeing volunteers, wearing light blue high viz also offer support.
- British Sign Language Interpreters from 11am to 7pm. Email xr.bsl@protonmail.com to find out more. Here is a welcome from our BSL coordinator who is one of the interpreters.
For information about accessible public transport in London:
Transport Accessiblity
To plan a jouney:
Transport for London Plan a Journey - there will be options to choose full step-free access.
Meet and chat with other Disabled, Neurodivergent and D/deaf rebels
The Disabled rebels network meets every two weeks, meetings are advertised on the XRUK Telegram Movement Broadcast and XRUK Disabled Rebels Broadcast Telegram.
You can also join the Accessibility and Inclusion Chat Group which is linked to our Mattermost chat group - please Direct Message @sian-aubrey or @nedevans on Mattermost.
Disablity Access Training | Disabled Rebels Network | June 2023
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