Wrocław
Spectrum
Project assumptions
Why?
The mission of “Wrocław Spectrum” is to popularise the topic of autism spectrum in public debate. We focus on two main topics: the special interests of individuals and their functioning in the city. Is Wrocław a friendly place for people on the autism spectrum? How can this be changed?
How do we work?
Project implemented as a part of the
European Solidarity Corps
12 months
Online
+ Wrocław
Our actions
Research
First of all, we check the knowledge of Wrocław residents about the autism spectrum through quantitative research. Secondly, we try to identify the needs of people on the spectrum in the context of city use. We also obtain opinions from people who are not on the spectrum – as an important point of reference. Aren’t some of these groups’ expectations mutually exclusive? During the discussion panel, we will talk together about designing a space that is friendly to everyone. The research results will be summarized in the form of publicly available reports. Are you from Wrocław and want to become a respondent in stationary or online form? Please contact us via the form or email kontakt@projektkontrasty.pl.
Films
Are people on the autism spectrum math geniuses? Why is this topic considered to mainly affect boys? Have we recently seen an “autism trend”? These and other questions will be answered by our experts in the field of psychiatry, psychology, sociology (and more). We will try to debunk as many myths and stereotypes regarding the autism spectrum as possible. The conversation recordings will be published online and you will be able to return to them at any time. When will they appear? We encourage you to follow our YouTube channel!
Workshops
It happens that people on the autism spectrum have exceptionally intense interests to which they devote a lot of time and attention. They usually present extensive and very detailed knowledge in a selected field. These are often unusual or unusual passions for their age. We invite you to workshops on your interests, led by people on the spectrum. Their topics are strictly confidential for now and the number of places for some of them will be limited – so we encourage you to follow our social media closely, where new information will appear!
Vernissage
Special interests will be explored by Zuzanna Gonera, M.A., who will conduct a series of ethnographic interviews with people on the autism spectrum. He will share his reflections with us during the opening of the photography exhibition regarding the interests of people on the spectrum. The meeting will take place in Wrocław, but we will also publish the photos online. However, we invite you to participate on-site – some materials will be available only on-site, and you will also be able to meet their co-creators. It is also an opportunity to take part in workshops, during which we will jointly design changes that take into account the needs of people on the spectrum, which can be introduced in the space of Wrocław. The date will be announced in advance.
What can you do?
Project team
ZUZANNA GONERA
MA in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, experienced researcher, originator of the project. She is responsible for conducting ethnographic interviews with people on the autism spectrum regarding their special interests and for discussing the conversations during the opening. Monitors the project to take into account the perspective of people on the autism spectrum.
Planuje wszystko tak szczegółowo, że członkowie Zespołu nie są pewni czy mogą sami wybrać, co chcą zjeść na śniadanie. Entuzjastka ubrań zjedzonych przez mole, beretów, pikników, mitologii, cynamonu, organizowania innym życia oraz irytowania się bez powodu.
DAWID GAWLIK
Master of Science in Spatial Management. In his diploma thesis, he wrote about the perception of landscape using the example of Wrocław, also touching on the social aspects of the city, related to, among others, subjective valorization of the landscape and identification of the needs of people using the city area. Responsible for coordinating the area of public consultations and reports prepared.
IZABELA SOJEWSKA
Lawyer, graduate of Image Communication and student of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology. In the project, she is responsible for administrative aspects, establishing relationships with partners and team management. She also maintains the schedule and supervises the evaluation process.
Planuje wszystko tak szczegółowo, że członkowie Zespołu nie są pewni czy mogą sami wybrać, co chcą zjeść na śniadanie. Entuzjastka ubrań zjedzonych przez mole, beretów, pikników, mitologii, cynamonu, organizowania innym życia oraz irytowania się bez powodu.
MARTYNA GIETZ
Graduate of Journalism and Social Communication, specializing in social media and ePR. She is interested in marketing and the characteristics and impact of the Internet on users. Manages the project’s social media profiles and moderates discussions during stationary meetings.
JOANNA ŁUGOWSKA
Psychology student at SWPS University. Actively involved in student initiatives (student volunteering at DKMS, KN Pismo Prywatne). Through the course on neurodevelopmental disorders, she learned more about the spectrum, which in her opinion is still not widely discussed in the public debate. Responsible for coordinating quantitative research on knowledge about the spectrum.
Planuje wszystko tak szczegółowo, że członkowie Zespołu nie są pewni czy mogą sami wybrać, co chcą zjeść na śniadanie. Entuzjastka ubrań zjedzonych przez mole, beretów, pikników, mitologii, cynamonu, organizowania innym życia oraz irytowania się bez powodu.
ANNA JURCZAK
Psychology student at SWPS University. Her research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders and psychogeriatrics. She combines his future professional work with the clinical area, crisis interventions and psychotherapy. In the project, she is responsible for coordinating qualitative research and the discussion panel, and monitors the substantive correctness of the project from a psychological perspective.
ANNA SZCZEPANOWICZ
She has experience in film editing and a desire to develop as a social activist. Responsible for the production of educational materials on the autism spectrum and a film summarising the implemented activities.
Planuje wszystko tak szczegółowo, że członkowie Zespołu nie są pewni czy mogą sami wybrać, co chcą zjeść na śniadanie. Entuzjastka ubrań zjedzonych przez mole, beretów, pikników, mitologii, cynamonu, organizowania innym życia oraz irytowania się bez powodu.
KAMIL ŻÓŁKIEWICZ
He works in the media and educational industry, publishes in the Szuflada cultural and literary magazine. In the project, he coordinates the promotion area, i.e. creating information and promotional materials as well as contact with the media.
SEBASTIAN SMOLARCZYK
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science in English at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology. He is responsible for maintaining and editing the project website and supervises the technical aspects of stationary meetings.
Planuje wszystko tak szczegółowo, że członkowie Zespołu nie są pewni czy mogą sami wybrać, co chcą zjeść na śniadanie. Entuzjastka ubrań zjedzonych przez mole, beretów, pikników, mitologii, cynamonu, organizowania innym życia oraz irytowania się bez powodu.
GRZEGORZ NOWORYTA
Master’s student in Management and Production Engineering. Responsible for the logistics of stationary meetings (social consultations, vernissages, workshops) and contact with the PJM translator.
We invite you to get involved through volunteering!
The graphic designer is Anna Kacprzak Graphic Design.
Solidarity Project, funded by the EU under the European Solidarity Corps