01-12, 15:15–16:45 (US/Eastern), Mainsail West / Dungeon
What does it mean for a disabled person to play in kink spaces? How can we ask for accommodations, and what can you do to make the community more accessible?
More than 15% of the world's population has some form of disability, and in the age of COVID that number is likely to increase. How can abled people make the kink and hypnosis communities more accessible and accommodating? How can play change when you or your partner is disabled? How do we make sure everyone has fun while respecting limits and understanding the challenges?
Hypnosis is a tool that can open up many opportunities that might otherwise be difficult or unsafe - so let's talk about how to use it!
Puppet has been leading Kink & Disabilities classes / workshops at several conventions and events since it started as an UnCon event at EEEHU 2020, and every class helps them learn more. This class is open to all, and we encourage open and frank discussion of mental and physical disabilities and challenges.
Puppet is a kinkster, author, and geek who lives in the twin cities with her cat, chosen family, and a collection of tiny giant robots. A queer trans woman, she lives with physical and mental diagnoses that include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Complex PTSD, and depression. After leading an uncon discussion of disabilities and accessibility needs in kink spaces in 2019, she has been leading classes and workshops online and at several conventions to help spread awareness and share ideas.