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Tag: accessibility

32 Ways Photographers Can Better Accommodate Autistic Marriers

March 29, 2022
32 Ways Photographers Can Better Accommodate Autistic Marriers

I reached out to folks in my Autistic communities to ask for some ways photographers can better support Autistic marriers. While these are possible accommodations, it’s important to note that…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, Autism, Autistic, Autistic bride, Autistic groom, Autistic non-binary, marrier, photographer, Wedding, wedding photography, wedding planning

Guide to Accessibility in Philadelphia Wedding Venues

March 3, 2022
Colorful illustration with pink, red, and blue of two people of color enjoying nature together. One person is in a wheelchair and wearing a skirt, while the other is pushing their chair and wearing a shirt and pants.

Written and edited by Shannon Collins Sensitivity reading and disability consulting provided by Sarah Wiener The image descriptions written in this post are focused on describing the atmosphere of the…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, ADA, disability, disability justice, inclusivity, Lenapehoking, marriage equality, pennsylvania, philadelphia, wedding venues

Accessibility and Neurotypical Molds

December 1, 2021
colorful bouquet, Philadelphia, mural

As wedding vendors, we have to be mindful of not expecting our potential clients to fit into some neurotypical mold of how we’ve established our workflow. Many vendors encourage or…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, anxiety, Autism, neurodivergent, neurotypical

On Gendered Bathroom Signage in the Wedding Industry

June 1, 2021

It’s time to talk about how performative actions in the wedding industry can feel like rainbow washing. It’s not uncommon for wedding venues to tape a “gender neutral” sign on…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, gendered bathrooms, gendered restrooms, inclusivity, wedding industry

Why Diversity Matters in the Wedding Industry

November 12, 2020
photo of LOVE sign in pride colors on City Hall door in Philadelphia

It’s hard to talk about inclusivity without diversity. Diversity: “The condition of having or being composed of differing elements. Especially: the inclusion of different types of people (such as people…

posted in: Education
tagged with: ableism, accessibility, anti-racism, cultural appropriation, diversity, inclusion, philadelphia, wedding industry, wedding photography, wedding vendors

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