What do visitors like about Retreat?
“A quiet space accompanied by noise cancelling headphones, a soft spot on the floor to curl up on, very nice people who offered help but let me say no without judgement”
“Having a space to go to that was safe and equipped to make me comfortable and not feel judged.”
“Having a space to go to that was safe and equipped to make me comfortable and not feel judged.”
“Quiet space away from the busy event, being able to sit somewhere without being pressured to interact or join a conversation, having community support.”
Why is Retreat staffed?
Our neurodivergent facilitators cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment for a population with a diverse set of needs. As a neurodivergent run organization we understand that many in the community have experience being treated as burdens. Our facilitators are there to let every visitor know that they belong and they deserve to enjoy what big events have to offer without sacrificing their own well-being.
What’s in the comfy corner?
Visitors can cuddle up in the comfy corner on floor chairs or cushions. We have several weighted lap pads and a variety of super soft plushies. If you want to block things out we have eye masks, ear plugs, and noise blocking headphones. We even have some lap desks in case people want to draw without sitting at the table.
What kind of stim toys do you have?
We have a variety of fidgets and toys for different types of stimming including visual, tactile, kinetic, and oral (gum and candy).
What’s in the crafty corner?
We have drawing and colouring supplies, origami paper and a diy stim corner where you can follow the given instructions to make your own beaded fidget.
Retreat Neurodivergent Breakroom 