Help Kristie
fund an accessible and healing retreat and farm designed by and for disabled and neurodivergent QTBIPOC folx in upstate New York.
QTBIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent folx deserve to have access to accessible, inclusive, and safe nature spaces and activities where they can heal, connect, and learn. Unfortunately, there are not enough nature spaces in New York that are designed for disabled people. It is my hope to be able to create a space in collaboration with QTBIPOC disabled and neurodivergent people by 2030.
To accomplish this goal, I need access to funds, resources, and support from those who have relevant expertise:
You can email me Kristiecab@gmail.com if you are interested in providing mentorship, support, brainstorming, dreaming, and/or sharing your ideas
Scroll down to learn more about this visionary space.
a safe and healing space.
Creating a safe space starts with intentional design. First and foremost, our land will be accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent folx. It is my hope that everyone will be able to explore the grounds, participate in nature activities, and rest in sleeping accommodations. On this land, accessibility goes beyond the physical structures of the space. The cognitive, emotional, and sensory qualities of every structure, experience, and interaction will be considered in order to limit unnecessary barriers.
QTBIPOC visitors have priority in this space. This land is for QTBIPOC to immersed themselves in nature and around other people who have similar lived experiences as them. Visitors are encouraged to embrace their day in whatever way feels right - they can explore the grounds on their own or participate in the various nature activities or experiences offered.
a space to remember, learn, and share.
The educational farm and surrounding grounds will be a place where visitors can learn about native plants, growing food, foraging, plant identification, plant medicine, cooking, nature based art, various ancestral practices, and more. Knowledge sharing goes both ways in this space and visitors are encouraged to share their own practices and traditions, too.