Today, we’re interviewing Jake Maxwell, a neurodivergent DJ active in the kink community, who’s working to make night club and kink spaces friendly for neurodivergent people. Jake co-created LOBO (Lights Out, Barks Out), a monthly event held for the kink community with a focus on welcoming everyone, as a way to encourage people to break free from societal expectations and create a space to be themselves.
In today’s interview, we’re covering:
- what strategies actually work to make busy events accessible for neurodivergent people
- the challenges of ensuring consent in the kink space, especially for neurodivergent individuals
- why we think there’s so much overlap among the autistic community and the kink community
Want to listen? This post is based off of Episode 67 of the Neurodiverging Podcast! Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube
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Show Notes:
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- Learn more Jake Maxwell and LOBO here: Learn more about Jake and LOBO here: https://jakemaxwellproductions.com/
- Follow them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/LightsOutBarksOut
- And follow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lightsoutbarksoutdc/
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Transcript of Episode 67: Neurodiversity in the Kink Community with Jake Maxwell
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