Workshops and Reading
The workshops broaden the knowledge about neurodivergence and point out practical options, measures and strategies for an inclusive environment in the university context. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their individual possibilities to change existing structures and to discuss ideas on this topic.
All workshops take place at P26, Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn. The premises are accessible for people with limited mobility via an elevator. An accessible restroom and a FLINTA* restroom are available.
The workshops will be held in German.
Registration and time
Date and times
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration
Pleaser register by May 6, 2026
Note
This is an explicitly neurodivergent-friendly event. There are different seating options. Stimming, moving around, leaving the room and using fidget toys are explicitly permitted.
Workshop 'Autism in the university context: different operation systems, same rights'
Universities are not equally accessible to everyone—even though they should be. Autistic students navigate structures every day that were not designed for them. This workshop focuses on autistic perceptions, barriers (and accessibility) in higher education and solutions for today and the future. Beccs' methodology is interactive, practical and empowering.
Target group: Students
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn, 1st floor, seminar room
Beccs Riley (es/nin)
Founder of Minzgespinst and DEIB Consultant*
Communication, conflicts, and related issues such as bullying are topics Beccs is passionate about. As an autistic person with a background in systemic work, Beccs advises companies, organizations and individuals especially when different, neurodiverse needs clash and threaten to escalate (or after they have escalated). Beccs founded the association Minzgespinst n.e.V., which connects people from different backgrounds and life paths to work together for an inclusive and fair society. The aim of the network is to raise awareness of autism and gender equality and to strengthen the diversity of human experiences.
"Wir sind Linux Distributionen in einer Welt, in der Apple MacOS erfunden hat."
Workshop 'Sensitive communication relating to autism and neurodivergence in the university context'
How can communication in everyday university life be made understandable, supportive and appropriate also for autistic students? In this compact workshop, teachers and counselors learn how neuro-sensitive communication works and how challenging conversation situations can be handled in a confident and understandable way. Practical, broadening perspectives and directly applicable.
Target group: Advisors and teachers
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn, 2nd floor, seminar room
Alexandra Harth (she/her)
Certified special education teacher, systemic therapist
Alexandra Harth is a certified special education teacher, systemic therapist and trauma-sensitive counselor and coach specializing in autism, neurodiversity, and education. She works with neurodivergent persons - especially those on the autism spectrum - with families as well as groups and supports professionals in educational and counseling contexts.
Her work combines autism-, neuro- and trauma-sensitive perspectives. The focus is on understanding and empathy, clear communication and sustainable framework conditions to enable successful communication between neurodivergent and neuro-normative people. Through the Time.aut® Academy, she offers workshops and training courses for respectful, practical, and people-oriented education and counseling practices.
"Neurodivergente Studierende brauchen keine Sonderwelt, sondern verständliche Kommunikation und ein Gegenüber, das sie ernst nimmt. Das verändert mehr als jede Methode."
Reading "Disabled and Mad - Now We Are Talking!"
In the book “Disabled and Mad – Now We Are Talking!”, published by the organization “Disability and Mad Pride Bonn,” 41 individuals share their stories, writing about their lives, their experiences, ableism, and community. They claim the space that is far too rarely given to them, as ableism is usually discussed from a non-disabled perspective. According to the motto of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, “Nothing about us without us,” the book gives a voice to chronically ill persons, people with physical or mental disabilities, people with a mental illness, neurodivergent as well as Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.
The editors, Koi Katha Delfin Blaeser and Lee Cornelissen, will read from their book.
Target group: Everybody is welcome
Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn, ground floor, seminar room
Koi Katha Delfin Blaeser (em/ems, xier/xies)
Koi (em/ems, xier/xies) is white, CIMND*, and aroace agender flux-prox. Em is primarily involved in a*spec, non-binary, agender, and anti-ableist activism. Reading and ice skating are xies favorite hobbies, along with collecting labels.
Lee Cornelissen (they/them)
Lee (they/them) is white, CIMND*, has experience with psychiatry and identifies as queer. They are active in many anti-ableist communities and can often be found swimming at the pool.
"Ihr seid Expert*in eures eigenen Lebens und eures Erlebens." ~ Lee
Website der Disability und Mad Pride Bonn
CIMND*: Chronical Ill, Mad, Neurodivergent, Disabled, Deaf, *to include other similar identities
Awareness & Accessibility
Awareness means consciousness and becoming sensitized in our interactions with each other. Awareness stands for appreciative and respectful interaction aiming to recognize and eliminate discriminatory and unacceptable behavior. It implies taking responsibility for oneself and for one another in order to create a safe atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable and where personal boundaries are respected.
We also expect respectful interaction and a neurodivergence-friendly attitude of the participants attending the lectures and workshops during the Diversity Days.
Also, an awareness team will be present at the event and can be approached at any time with questions or problems. They can be recognized by their lanyards.
If you have any questions about awareness, please feel free to contact us in advance: e.kilian@uni-bonn.de.
Please find below:
Cooperation Agreements
Awareness Guidelindes
The premises of both venues are accessible to persons with limited mobility via an elevator. An accessible restroom and a FLINTA* restroom are available. Please indicate on the registration form if you require additional assistance. We will gladly accommodate your needs during to the event.
The presentations on the first day will be translated into German Sign Language (DGS). If required, an English translation can be provided (please see registration form).
On the second day, there will be no translation services.
The event is explicitly organized in a neurodivergence-friendly way. Different seating options are provided. Stimming, moving around, leaving the room and using fidget toys are explicitly permitted. Please note that the specific needs of different persons can be contradictory. For example, the lights will not be dimmed, as this makes it difficult for visually impaired people to participate. You are welcome to indicate any special needs on the registration form. We are happy to assist you in attending the event.
For all Diversity Days events, the Family Office is providing childcare in the parent-child room at the Deutscher Herold.
Some of the topics addressed during the event may trigger strong emotions in some individuals. These topics include ableism, diagnostics and psychiatry experiences.
An awareness team will be on site to provide support if needed.
Contact and Organization
Julia Lindenberg (she/her)
Dechenstraße 3-11
53115 Bonn
Ruth Ellen Bischoff (she/her)
Dechenstraße 3-11
53115 Bonn