Quiet Zone at Wexford Pride
Schedule
Sat May 27 2023 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
Min Ryan Park Wexford | Wexford, WX
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Need a sensory break during Pride? Find us this Saturday, 27th May, at the Wexford Pride in Min Ryan Park at our "quiet zone".
The NPI co-ordinators Nem, Gillian and Cír will be manning the Neuro-affirmative space.
So if you would like a space to take a break, chill and connect with your neuro-clann come and find us.
?️️ The space will be open to any and all who would like a safe space to chill while still being part of the festivities, whether ND or allies.
♾️ We particularly want to extend a warm welcome to Neurodivergent folks, people who think they might be Neurodivergent, and their families/support people. No diagnosis needed.
? For your comfort, we will have beanbags, ear defenders, art supplies and fidget toys available to borrow.
? There is no pressure at a NPI event
? Feel free to arrive, leave, take a break at any time!
? You do not need to use mouth words to communicate with us.
⚪️ Bring along comfort or accessibility items
? We will provide name stickers using the traffic light system:
? Green = I am happy to talk
? Yellow = I prefer to initiate conversation
? Red = I prefer not to interact
? You are invited but not obligated to write your name and/or pronouns on the stickers
❗ Please note: We will be situated away from main vendor/stage area however this is a festival with performances, so some noise is inevitable. But we hope you will enjoy spending some time with us and leave our 'quiet zone' recharged and refreshed.
♿️ Accessibility Notes:
? You do not need to use mouth words to communicate with us.
? You are welcome to use comfort and/or accessibility aids as you desire, no explanation needed.
? With the support of Wexford County Council, Wexford Pride will have a number of mobility scooters available on the day, please direct all queries about this to Wexford Pride. If you can't find a Wexford Pride volunteer, Neuro Pride will help be happy to find one for you.
? Public bathrooms will be open at the entrance to the park, this includes changing facilities and an accessible toilet and a separate Changing Places facility.
? Parking will be available in Min Ryan Carpark, at the front of the park. Wexford Pride request that exits/entrances remain clear in the interest of safety. Additional parking can be located nearby in Wexford Retail Park.
? The WX1 shuttlebus serves Richmond Drive (outside Min Ryan Park) & the WX2 shuttlebus service at Clonard Village (15 min walk). You can find more details via Wexford Bus https://buff.ly/3WebhOO
ℹ️ For your information:
? Wexford Pride is happening from 12pm to 6pm.
For more detail check out their socials.
? Google maps link: Min Ryan Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/o7PfugzJaKxaNEqA7
?In the event photos, you can find a site map and a picture of NPI co-ordinators with a NPI banner so you can identify the space on the day.
?? Attendees are encouraged to bring along picnics and snacks! As this is a family friendly in a public space alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Image descriptions
Image 1
ID: cartoon graphic of the layout of Min Ryan Park in Wexford. Circular path with various sections highlighted. Kids rides and food booths at top of path, quiet zone is purple hexagon to the top right of image, Wexford skate at the centre top of image. The stage is at the centre bottom of image with the first aid (in red circle) to left of stage and text reading "start/set up" to right of stage.
Image 2
ID: photograph of Nem, Cír and Gillian
Image 3
ID: Text reads Join Neuro Pride Ireland at the Quiet Zone, a Neuro affirmative space 27th May Wexford Pride min Ryan Park
Image 4
ID: Photograph of Neuro Pride banner
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Where is it happening?
Min Ryan Park Wexford, Min Ryan Park,Wexford, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays: