Inclusion in the context of festival event design
| Low belongingness | High belongingness | |
|---|---|---|
| Low value in uniqueness | Exclusion | Assimilation |
| Without adequate provisions, people with disabilities encounter physical, structural, social, and attitudinal barriers that hinder full engagement and a sense of belonging, resulting in exclusion from an ableist perspective | Festival organisers may consult people with disabilities and treat them as insiders, but most decisions remain with the organisers, who conform to the dominant culture and downplay the unique needs of people with disabilities | |
| High value in uniqueness | Differentiation | Inclusion |
| People with disabilities are not considered insiders within the festival planning group, although their unique characteristics are acknowledged as necessary for success | People with disabilities are celebrated for their uniqueness, with opportunities to actively collaborate in festival planning, fostering self-representation, agency, and empowerment |
| Low belongingness | High belongingness | |
|---|---|---|
| Low value in uniqueness | ||
| Without adequate provisions, people with disabilities encounter physical, structural, social, and attitudinal barriers that hinder full engagement and a sense of belonging, resulting in exclusion from an ableist perspective | Festival organisers may consult people with disabilities and treat them as insiders, but most decisions remain with the organisers, who conform to the dominant culture and downplay the unique needs of people with disabilities | |
| High value in uniqueness | ||
| People with disabilities are not considered insiders within the festival planning group, although their unique characteristics are acknowledged as necessary for success | People with disabilities are celebrated for their uniqueness, with opportunities to actively collaborate in festival planning, fostering self-representation, agency, and empowerment |
Source(s): Authors’ own work; adapted from Shore et al. (2011)