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  <title>Creating and hosting inclusive and accessible events: Non-negotiables and uncovering your unique 'why' with Katie Koullas</title>
  <description>Creating truly inclusive, accessible events is possible, practical and powerful... and not optional! In this incredibly insightful and delightful chat with Katie Koullas from Yellow Ladybugs, she shares the non-negotiables of creating inclusive events, and big ideas around building your unique event that is just what your community needs. &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;quot;Accessibility is about removing barriers, but inclusion is about belonging and safety once you’re there.&amp;quot;&amp;amp;nbsp;– Katie Koullas &amp;amp;nbsp; In this guest speaker chat we cover: • How to define your non-negotiables and articulate a clear 'why' that guides every event decision • Practical choices that shape accessibility and felt-safety, from venue and timing to sensory supports and communication that respects capacity • Ways to test interest, gather useful feedback, and move through impostor syndrome while protecting your energy and boundaries Links &amp;amp;amp; Resources mentioned  Yellow Ladybugs – Autistic-led charity supporting autistic girls, women and gender diverse people – &amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/ Local Connect (Yellow Ladybugs) – Find and connect with neurokin in your area – &amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/Connect/LocalConnect Neurodivergent Business Collective – Adina's membership and community for Neurodivergent business owners, where sealed-section episodes (including the juciest parts of Katie's chat!) and loads more support and resources live – &amp;amp;nbsp;https://differentlyaligned.com/neurodivergent-business-collective/ Book Adina mentioned: Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering – Purposeful, people-centred approaches to events – &amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering Differently Aligned Podcast - For Neurodivergent Business Owners -&amp;amp;nbsp; https://differentlyaligned.com/podcast/ Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast - for adults who support neurodivergent children - https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/  </description>
  <author_name>Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat</author_name>
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