Dear all,
Like many other affiliates, Wikimedia Nederland hosts several events per
year. We do our best to make these events an inclusive and pleasant
environment for all participants.
Last summer, there was a mail thread on Wikimedia-l
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimedia-l/2018-August/090914.html>
on sensory overload <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_overload> at
Wikimedia events. We would like to learn how we can adapt our events to
support people who experience sensory overload during events. With this we
hope to create a safe and pleasant environment for all.
In order to learn, we want to hear from you. We therefore made a page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Nederland/Organising_events:_avoiding_sensory_overload>with
more information about this initiative. On the talkpage
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Nederland/Organising_events:_avoiding_sensory_overload>there
is room for sharing ideas and experiences, and discussing potential
solutions.
Kind Regards,
Michelle Boon
Event Organiser & Community Support
Wikimedia Nederland