Crip Ecstacy

Crip Ecstasy is an event series redefining accessible nightlife by centring disabled individuals in spaces that traditionally overlook their needs. Founded by Octavia Hingle, Crip Ecstasy transforms the party experience by integrating accessibility into every facet of its planning, with each event in the series designed to prioritize sensory-friendly environments, comprehensive access information, and thoughtful accommodations for all attendees.This series offers features like sensory-friendly lighting, readily available earplugs, and “access doulas” who guide guests through the space, assisting with access needs and ensuring everyone feels supported. Each Crip Ecstasy event includes a clear, detailed flyer outlining accessibility information, helping attendees know what to expect and feel welcomed from the outset. The series is not just a celebration but a model for creating nightlife experiences that prioritize disabled people—not as an afterthought, but as central participants.Through each gathering, Crip Ecstasy challenges typical nightlife spaces to think beyond compliance, inspiring venues and promoters to consider accessibility as foundational to creating an inclusive, joyful atmosphere. As an ongoing event series, Crip Ecstasy is a call to action for nightlife to become a space where all can gather, experience joy, and party together without barriers.

Crip Ecstasy redefines accessible nightlife, offering a model for inclusive event design that centres disabled experiences.Tech Literacy & Accessibility: By integrating extensive accessibility features, Crip Ecstasy advances tech literacy in event planning by providing a model for accessibility that goes beyond compliance. The series shows how careful planning can create an inclusive experience, educating the nightlife industry on making spaces welcoming to all.Reducing Harm in New Media: The event reduces harm by challenging exclusionary norms in nightlife spaces, creating a safer and more inclusive space for disabled attendees. By providing sensory-friendly lighting, clear accessibility information, and personalized access support, Crip Ecstasy centers disability justice as a guiding principle.Data & Knowledge Stewardship: Crip Ecstasy serves as a model for sustainable, accessible event planning, preserving a framework that other venues can adapt. By setting a precedent for disability-centred design in nightlife, the series contributes to a broader understanding of accessibility in public spaces, prioritising community needs.