NETAC Core Values: workshop guidance

We want to offer some thinking points for workshop presenters which might be helpful and intend this to support thinking and not be prescriptive.

We invite presenters to hold in mind the NETAC values when preparing for their workshops and have suggested some ways that these can be considered below.

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Inclusivity and accessibility for all

• How will consideration of systemic, structural, environmental and social factors be included in your workshop?

• How will material be presented, if using written format can this be read by all?

• How will you make this a neuroaffirmative workshop and account for all learning needs?

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We have included some useful links to information to support you with your thinking:

1. A useful booklet on neuroaffirmative practice can be found here: What does being neurodiversity affirming really mean?

2. Dyslexia style guide can be found here:  Dyslexia friendly style guide

3. Practical guidance around accessibility can be found here: Making information accessible for neurodivergent people

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Environmental awareness and sustainability – attentiveness to Climate Crisis

• If working outside, how will you work respectfully in alliance with the place?

• Will the physical or electronic materials that you use have an impact on the climate (for example, single use props, high carbon footprint internet use)?

• How will you manage good leave taking and leave no trace?

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Curiosity

• Is your workshop designed to leave space for curiosity and accounting for the lived experience and knowledge of others?

• How will you challenge bias?

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Spaciousness

• How will you cultivate spaciousness in your workshop?

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Openness

• How will you create an environment of openness, respect and honesty in your workshop?

• How will you manage defendedness should it emerge?