my access rider

(how I like to work)

My access needs and preferences change as much as my body does, please check back in on this page every 6 months or so even if you’ve already read it. Thank you <3

Communication:

  • Lots of dense text is challenging for me to take in quickly. I really appreciate crucial info to be highlighted,in bold or in a different colour. I love colour coding.

  • I don’t expect emails to be formal, feel free to type how you would speak, emojis welcome!

  • I love voice notes / hearing your tone

  • I’m happy to meet via zoom but prefer phone calls

  • If something has gone wrong I’d prefer to meet in person or over a call rather than read feedback via email

  • I am full time freelance and my working hours / days regularly change, please highlight in your email header if my response is time sensitive

My commitments to you:

  • To listen with care and presence

  • To be held accountable

  • To be an ally and an advocate for your lived experience

  • To prioritise and protect your wellbeing and joy

  • To work towards better futures with you

This space is for me to share my access needs and preferences with people I work with. I share it so that we can discuss how collaborating can feel as good as possible. If you don’t have an access rider and would like support creating one I can recommend the template provided here written by Unlimited.

Useful to know // lived experiences that are underrepresented in the sector:

  • I am a non binary person who uses they/them pronouns

  • I have multiple chronic illnesses that primarily manifest as pain and fatigue

  • I am autistic and ADHD

  • I have a low income background and money is still a regular barrier for me as a freelancer

  • I have caring responsibilities that require some flexibility in my hours

Meetings, events and travel:

  • Sometimes it's necessary for me to change my meetings to virtual on the day

  • Sometimes I take zoom meetings from bed

  • I really love to have meetings outside or on walks

  • I’m based in Bristol but like to travel

  • I don’t have access to a car.

  • At events I appreciate gender neutral bathrooms and quiet spaces to be signposted