Polar Impact Community Norms and Guidelines
The purpose of Polar Impact’s Members Slack Workspace is to connect our members in a safe and inclusive environment. Polar Impact members agree that we are responsible for upholding, supporting and, whenever possible, advancing the values of the Polar Impact. Members of the Polar Impact agree to:
Act in accordance with the Polar Impact’s mission and goals and uphold the ideals of access and inclusion in educational, professional, and community settings.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect by refraining from behaviors not in line with Polar Impact’s values and principles as listed in the following section.
Not practice or condone harassment, as outlined in the description of unacceptable behaviors listed in the following section.
Behaviors not in keeping with (or contrary to) Polar Impact’s values and principles
Bullying and harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, denigrating jokes, stereotyping, or a recurring pattern of microaggressions;
Physical abuse or intimidation, including disregard for another’s safety;
Verbal or written or emotional abuse, intimidation, or threats – whether in-person, online or remotely. This includes but is not limited to: harmful or negative comments related to ability, race, national or ethnic origin, immigration status, religion, age, marital status, parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic background, educational background, military service or veteran status, or specific community that they represent.
Photographing, recording, or video-taping of other Polar Impact members against their expressed wishes. Creating/sharing media involving other Polar Impact members in ways that may cause embarrassment or discomfort for the subject should not be created or shared even with an image release. Exploitative and/or demeaning images or recordings are expressly prohibited. Any image shared online should be taken down if requested by the subject.
Intentional, inappropriate physical behaviors including but not limited to: stalking, unwelcome physical contact, and aggressive or intimidating displays and/or body language;
Any other behaviors that may reasonably be assumed to have the effect of creating, contributing to, or maintaining an environment that is hostile toward or damaging to a person or group.
Violations and reporting
Polar Impact takes reports of Polar Impact members violating our Code of Conduct seriously. Potential violations will be addressed by the Polar Impact Co-organizers and handled with discretion. Polar Impact Co-Organizers have the right to remove members from the Polar Impact Members Slack space.
Consequences of violating guidelines
Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to immediately cease and desist.
Organizers may institute actions including immediate removal from an event, meeting, or space.
We recognize that some actions are unintentional, and some actions may arise due to neuro-atypical disabilities, and others still from an absence of proper understanding. We will consider the intent of the person, including the impact that their disability may have had on their actions when reviewing and responding to a report of misconduct.
To report violations, please send an email to hello@polarimpactnetwork.org with the following information
Name of individual who violated code of conduct
Name of victim(s)
Description, supporting evidence
These Community Guidelines borrow much of their language from the following sources: IAGD’s Community Norms and Guidelines and AAPIiG’s Community Guidelines