Disability Justice, Equity, and Belonging Initiatives
Our Approach
Together We Bloom is committed to dismantling the systems and structures that exclude and marginalize individuals with disabilities and their intersecting identities, especially young children, in our communities. We believe that inclusion is just the start and strive for true equity and belonging for all children. We learn from and listen to those with lived experiences of disability and neurodivergence.
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Recent and Upcoming Events
Community Workshop
How to Talk to Kids about Disability and Neurodiversity
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 8:00-9:15 pm
Location: Via Zoom
*This workshop will be recorded​
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Join us for a community-wide workshop for parents, educators, and community members committed to raising inclusive kids who understand disability and neurodiversity as natural, important parts of human diversity.
PRIDE
Neuroqueer Pride & Disability Access at Pride
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 12:00-6:00 pm
Location: Memorial Park Maplewood
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Together We Bloom, in partnership with North Jersey Pride and Groove Theory Fitness, is creating a neurodiversity-affirming, sensory-accessible space at the North Jersey Pride festival in Maplewood to celebrate the intersection of the queer and neurodivergent communities. And we've implemented a variety of accommodations and supports to make the Pride festival more accessible to the broader disability community. We need the community's help to fund these initiatives and to volunteer at the festival.
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Tree Lighting
Accessibility at Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday Dec. 13, 2025
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Springfield Ave Gazebo, Mapleood
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TWB has partnered with Maplewood Dept. of Community Services to support accessibility of the Holiday Tree Lighting Event:
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event social story and info guide
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sensory-friendly quiet space
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ear defenders to borrow
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accessibility webpage
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and other accommodations.
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Click "More Info" above to see accessibility webpage for the event
