In May and June 2024 we worked with learning disabled and autistic leaders* in Ontario and Alberta, in accessible creative ‘open space’ hybrid workshops.
Inspired by Sync Shorts 2023 participant, Edon Decollines of Joe Jack et John in Montreal, we created an open space, volcano making workshop for people to explore what holds them back and how they might break through.
*Sync understands that language is used differently in different societies. We use the UK definitions and understand that in Canada, people with learning disabilities or autism are often labelled as having developmental delay and/or autism.
My metaphor is a volcano. I am like a volcano which is erupting. I have lots of ideas, I’m a collaborator. I like to help others. I have lots of ideas going on at the same time. I need help to accomplish things and to make ideas come to life.
Edon Descollines, Sync Shorts Participant, JoJacketJohn
Niall McNeil from Sync Shorts in Vancouver wasn’t able to be with us but made a film to inspire and encourage Sync Ignite participants in our workshop to listen. You can watch a video about Listenship which we made together when we met up with him in Toronto.
Kindness leadership, you have to give them some space first. So give them some time to think about listenship.
Niall McNeil
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