Radical Welcome: Our Path to Inclusion
Over the past two years, SOAK Oregon’s Regional Burning Man event has taken steps toward deeper inclusion and accessibility inspired by Radical Inclusion. This session will explore how our event has grown accessibility programs like the SOAK Train, Radical Inclusion Ticket Program, and Subsidized Ticketing; each aiming to reduce barriers to participation and create a more equitable Burn.
We’ll share what’s worked, where we’ve stumbled, and how we’ve engaged departments across the event to reflect on their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. From practical site adaptations to legal considerations and community-centered design, you’ll hear takeaways from us around efforts to include first-timers, BIPOC participants, differently abled community members, and those with limited income.
We’ll also look ahead to SOAK’s next evolution: integrating accessibility efforts under a unified Radical Inclusion department. Join us for stories, strategies, and real-world lessons from the valley in Oregon.