11.12.25

Neurodivergence in Club Contexts – Perspectives, Needs & Accessibility

Clubs and nightlife spaces can be empowering, creative environments for neurodivergent people – and at the same time overwhelming, inaccessible and exhausting. Sensory overload, a lack of quiet areas, chaotic routines or unclear communication create significant barriers for many neurodivergent people, while also offering key entry points for meaningful change.

In this workshop, we explore core knowledge about neurodivergence and the importance of accessibility as a human right. We discuss relaxed events and why they emerged from neurodivergent communities. Participants are introduced to the Access Rider as a central tool for identifying accessibility needs and learn about common barriers neurodivergent people face in club environments.

This workshop is aimed at neurodivergent and neurotypical club-goers, club operators, event organizers, awareness teams, bookers and cultural workers who want to understand what neurodivergence-sensitive practice can look like in everyday club work – and what clubs can do to enable genuine accessibility.

On Thursday, 12 December from 3 – 7pm

on site in Berlin

Registration via: awareness@clubcommission.de

 

Accessibility Information

This workshop will be held as a relaxed workshop. All forms of attention and body-presence are welcome: you may move, lie down, take breaks, come and go, bring and use stim toys – everything is allowed. There will be different seating and resting options (beanbags, chairs, possibly mats), as well as snacks, drinks and stim toys.

The workshop will be held in spoken English.

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Arrival & Access – Fitzroy, Holzmarktstraße 15–18, 10179 Berlin

(near U-/S-Bahn station Jannowitzbrücke)

  • The closest U- and S-Bahn station is Jannowitzbrücke, which has elevators to all platforms.
  • Due to construction work on Holzmarktstraße, the regular sidewalk is currently closed. Instead, a temporary pedestrian path runs along a separated part of the road, divided from the bicycle lane. This substitute walkway is relatively narrow but flat. At the point where it leads back up to the sidewalk, there is a lowered curb with a noticeable incline (approx. 5 cm), which may be difficult for some wheelchair users.
  • An alternative route runs along the opposite side of Holzmarktstraße (heading out of the city). The standard sidewalk there is wider; you can then cross back via a traffic light.
  • The entrance to the area where Fitzroy is located is between the BVG building and a petrol station. From there, a path leads directly to the club.
  • You can also reach the club from the direction of Michaelbrücke, but this path is very steep (estimated approx. 35% incline) and may not be accessible for all mobility aids or energy levels.
  • There is a lowered curb in front of Fitzroy.
  • Fitzroy has two entrances, one of which is step-free, level and equipped with a wide door.

 

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Indoor Space

  • The entire event area is step-free and level.
  • The floor is smooth with no tripping hazards.
  • A wheelchair-accessible toilet with a wide entrance, grab rails and ample space is available.
  • Various seating and resting options are provided (e.g. chairs, cushions, possibly mats).
  • Snacks, drinks, blankets and stim toys will be available.