السبت · 29 أغسطس · 15:00 · Park Gleisdreieck
🌈 **This is an event for neurodivergent people who are looking to make new friends.** **READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION below for everyone's comfort.** This is **NOT A DATING EVENT**. **LOCATION:** **The meetup map is not acurate, go to this google map link and find the neurodivergent sign:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6) If the weather is bad, we will reschedule it. **BRING PICNIC BLANKET OR SEATING MAT**. We need it to mark the seats on the park. **What to expect** * **Rounds:** there will be 19 rounds with 5-minutes each (including the seat change). When the bell rings, it's time to switch. * **Instruction:** there will be demonstration on how the Speedfriending goes. * **Half time break**: 10 minutes break after the 10th rotation * **Total:** 1,5 hours (excluding break, introduction, demonstration, etc) * **Latecomers:** ask the organizers to be seated. But please come on time to listen to the instruction to avoid confusion. * **Breaks:** you can take a break or leave anytime. * **Ice breakers:** Each participant gets a sticker to write their names and topics of interest. Each picnic blanket will get stimming toys and conversation cards. * **REPETITION:** the event is flexible, hence **you will meet the same people** at least once. * **After speedfriending hangout**: event is officially done and everyone is free to socialize and exchange contact. **What is expected from participants?** * **BE KIND AND PATIENT TO THE ORGANIZERS:** All hosts are neurodivergent volunteers. Please talk to us kindly and be patient—we are also prone to dysregulation. **If you are rude or repeatedly overstep boundaries, we will unfortunately ask you to leave.** * **Use your discernment in participating:** \- This event means participants will move around and meet many new people in a public area\. \- There will be noises from the train passing by\. \- There will be noise from other participants\. We've spaced out the blankets\, but wider gaps aren't possible without making the line too long and unmanageable\. * **Avoid sensitive topics:** such as politics or any topic that should come with a Trigger Warning. * **Respect Boundaries:** If someone seems uncomfortable, change the subject. If unsure, **ask**. * **Respect Time Limits:** When the bell rings, please move to the next spot. * **Follow Up Respectfully:** only ask for someone's contact at the event, not send DM in Meetup (we've had previous complaints) * **Manage your own comfort:** bring food & drinks, bring sensory management tools (eyeglasses, headphones, etc) * **Wear minimal perfume:** we have received complaints about participants wearing excessive perfume, which can cause sensory dysregulation for others. * ✨ **We can't wait to see you there and hope you make some amazing new friends.** 💬