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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Upcoming Events
Community Workshop
"How to Talk to Kids About Disability & Neurodiversity: Growing Our Community's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"
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.
Maplewoodstock
Accessibility and Inclusion at Maplewoodstock
Date: July 12, 13, 2025
Time: 12:00-10:00 pm
Location: Memorial Park Maplewood
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TWB has partnered once again with Maplewoodstock to support disability access and inclusion at the Maplewoodstock Festival including:
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sensory-friendly spaces
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the sensory quiet vehicle
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Deaf access zone,
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social stories
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accessibility website
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and other accommodations.
