WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT EVENTS

We pride ourselves on creating accessible spaces and events for autistic and neurodivergent LGBTQ+ people. Find out what to expect when attending.

Information on the space our in-person events take place:

You must buzz into the building via our intercom and let the person on the desk know you’re here for our programme (e.g., say “Hi, I’m here for the Autistic and Neurodivergent Programme event”).
We are on the second floor and there is an elevator inside the entrance on the left side if you require it. Once on the second floor, someone will let you into the centre, likely the same person who buzzed you through the door.
Once in the offices, you will need to sign in and either the Autistic and Neurodivergent Programme coordinator or a volunteer will help you with this if you need.
The toilets – including an accessible toilet – and kitchen are right next to the area we tend to work in if you need the bathroom or a drink during the event.
If you need assistance at any stage, please speak to a volunteer or the Autistic and Neurodivergent Programme coordinator and they will be happy to help you.
Feel free to bring a person to support you (e.g., a carer) to access this space if you need to.

Occasionally a train might pass outside our building due to the location. It is not very noticeable from where we are sitting and is over quickly, but it may be hearable.
Due to being near the kitchen there may be a slight scent of tea, coffee, and toast if you sit near the kitchen however the wider space has very little smell and we do not use aerosols in our building.
We hold events on Friday evening as it tends to be the quietest. If there is another large event on, we will let you know as soon as possible however there tend to only be very quiet appointments with the Sexual Health Team in the room over from ours and they have the door closed.
There are blinds over the windows and our lights are dimmers so we can lower the lights if necessary.
Our space is a stimming-friendly space, feel free to stim however you need, whenever you need.

We are currently running one online event on the first Friday of every month from 6-8pm via Discord. You can sign up using the link here.

We also typically run one in-person event per month in our offices on the last Friday of every month between 6-8pm in our co-working space.