How can partying and events be made accessible for neurodivergent and chronically ill people? Lovis Heuss has been actively involved in club contexts for years as an artist, DJ (Midnight Snack Collective), and drag artist (The Heart Throb Mob). In the two-day workshop «Relaxed Partying», they want to explore how neurodivergent and chronically ill knowledge and consulting expertise can be better applied in the context of partying with Gessnerallee and interested event organizers and communities.

The first day offers an introduction to the topics of neurodivergence and chronic illness. It is aimed at clubs, organizations, collectives, and other individuals from the party scene who want to learn more about accessibility. In addition to an introduction to neurodiversity and accessibility by Lovis Heuss, there will be an input from the initiative ‘Barrierefrei Feiern’ (Germany) and exchange formats.

The second day is specifically aimed at neurodivergent and chronically ill communities, with the intention of gathering information about various needs and accessibility requirements, networking, and imagining new formats for accessible partying together. The day will be rounded off with an online input from Byron Vincent, founder of the club format «Disco Neurotico» from England.

Event schedule

Saturday, 07.02.2026 (in German spoken language)

Sonntag, 08.02. (in English spoken language)

Information on accessibility and language

• The workshop is offered free of charge and in a hybrid format (online via Zoom and at Gessnerallee).

• The workshop will take place in German spoken language on the first day and in English spoken language on the second day. Questions as well as exchange in smaller groups is possible in both languages on both days. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide a permanent simultaneous translation between both languages.

• The workshop is a Relaxed Event. Participants are invited to make noises, move around, stim and leave or re-enter at any time.

• All participants are required to take a Covid test and wear a mask during the workshop. Covid tests and FFP2 masks will be provided at the entrance. We kindly ask people with unclear symptoms of illness to stay at home.

• Different seating options will be available (chairs, beanbags, cushions).

• Participation in the workshop is possible both online via Zoom and at Gessnerallee. Moderations and inputs will take place in a hybrid format, which makes interaction between participants online and at Gessnerallee possible. Exchanges in smaller groups will take place separately.

• We offer a pick-up service: If you would like to be picked up at Zurich Main Station, you can indicate this on the registration form.

• If you have any further questions about accessibility and language, please use the registration form or contact us directly here.