Access and Mentoring
How are the mentees?
hosting destress events and a pause
getting a break from CC (going downtown)
what happens when mentees don't hang out with each other
Blocks 5-8:
check ins instead of larger organized events
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pivoting to 1 on 1 as needed;
group bonding: a structured event/something problem solvy
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How do we start to define "access intimacy" following Mia Mingus?
Interdependence?
Disability Justice?
the hard to describe feeling when some "gets" your access needs
in relationship with someone who shares your access needs: "intimacy I feel with other disabled people" and "similar shared lived experience"
WHat are ways to highlight access when we host events?
ok, but what about invisible or chronic disabilities
use of subtitles/captioning in film
creating a space where folks feel more comfortable disclosing needs
sensory-friendly/paying attention to volume
noting that
an anonymous survey early on/invitation to disclose disabilities: "Is there anything you would like to share with me or want me to know" -- Ja'Toria's survey language