safeguarding – EventWell®

Why We’re Relaunching QSSS™ — And Why the Events Industry Needs More Than Neuroinclusion

I founded EventWell® in 2017 to make a difference to an industry I love. An industry I’ve spent nearly three decades in. Next year marks 30 years working in events – and 10 years of EventWell. One decade of my career dedicated to changing how we think about wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusion in live environments.…

Designing for Brains, Not Just Access: Why Events Must Move Beyond Neuroinclusion to Neuro-Affirming

Events are, at their core, human experiences. They are built on connection. Conversation. Energy. Shared moments in time. Which means this: if people don’t feel safe to be in those spaces- really be – then the event isn’t working as well as we think it is. For years, the industry has been (rightly) talking about…

What Neurodivergent Overwhelm Really Looks Like — And Why Leaving Someone Alone Isn’t Support

When we talk about neurodivergent overwhelm, it’s often misunderstood as simply feeling “stressed” or “anxious”. In reality, what is actually happening is a physiological stress response, it’s the nervous system shifting into survival mode. This isn’t a mindset issue… it’s biology. 🧠 The science behind overwhelm For people with all forms of neurodivergence (not only…

Why Unsupervised Quiet Rooms Are a Safeguarding Risk — And Why Working With Specialists Isn’t Optional

Across the events industry, a troubling pattern is emerging: as budgets tighten, the first things to be cut are often accessibility and wellbeing services. Quiet Rooms, Sensory Spaces, and neuroinclusive design is being stripped back or replaced with tokenistic options, with little thought for safety, supervision, or safeguarding. Let’s be absolutely clear: at large-scale events,…

The Crucial Safeguarding Role of Quiet Rooms at Events

In recent years, the concept of quiet rooms at events has gained significant attention and recognition. These designated spaces provide individuals with a peaceful and safe environment to retreat to when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated by the noise and crowds. While the primary purpose of quiet rooms is to promote mental wellbeing and inclusivity,…

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