One aspect of accessibility of spaces that lots of people overlook is chemical sensitivity. Spraying on Drakkar Noir isn’t the only thing to check yourself on: other things like scented candles and soaps can set off ugly reactions in people who have the disability.
A poet friend, Vanessa Huang, has a good guide for making events accessible to people with chemical sensitivities: a place for all of us.
In related news, Vanessa’s also raising money via Kickstarter to put towards supporting herself while she finishes her first poetry collection, quiet of chorus. Video below.
