For resources on accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, check out NCSF’s Amplify Voices page!
NCSF receives many different requests from people who self-identify as neurodiverse, including organizers needing assistance in setting up groups or individuals facing discrimination due to their interest in kink and/or nonmongamy. In addition, in the past year NCSF received 19 Incident Reporting & Response requests from people who are neurodiverse asking for assistance with consent issues. That’s 25% of the 74 individuals who reported experiencing a consent violation, being accused of violating consent, or being banned by a group.
On all of our contact forms, NCSF asks: “If you are neurodivergent is there anything you’d like us to know about that which may help you be more successful?” Many neurodiverse people thank the NCSF for asking, even if they have nothing to request. Others report they are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD or experienced a brain injury, etc., and request things such:
- bullet points
- short paragraphs
- numbered lists
- links in lists
- using phone contact rather than email
- give extra time for understanding
- be blunt
- explain things thoroughly
- may need to explain things twice or three times
- provide step-by-step instructions
- provide as much detail as possible
- ask short questions
We hope this is helpful for groups and businesses serving our diverse population of kinky and nonmonogamous people. For resources on accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, check out NCSF’s Amplify Voices page!