Dismantle Preservation x Decay Devils
Spring Learning Lab F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out to me@sarahmarsom.com if you have any additional questions regarding #DismantlePreservation and the Spring Learning Lab.
Who are the Decay Devils: We’re agents of change. It’s our goal to bring new life, unite communities, and restore beauty, safety, and activity in places we once looked past or cringed at. We hope to rescue neglected spaces and forgotten relics. We want to give back to the community by making abandoned structures useful again. We are advocating to transform down-and-out buildings into event venues and more. These functioning spaces will then create multiple revenue streams. Our goal is to use these finances to fund more restoration efforts. Learn More
Registration Costs: Registration is being offered as tiered pricing from $75-150; registrants will be able to self select what tier they register at. The tiered pricing takes into account the different professional development budgets individuals/organizations have. If you are able to pay the higher tier, please choose that tier. Visit this link to register; the event has a 30 attendee capacity.
Support Letter: Need help convincing your boss/board to support your attendance? We wrote a sample letter for your continuing education request.
Lodging: We suggest securing a vacation home rental in the Miller Beach Neighborhood of Gary through Vrbo or the hotels below.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN
Affordable Suites of America, Portage, IN
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Portage, IN
Travel: The closest airports are the Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare International Airports.
Accessibility: Our registration form will include questions that will help us know what we can do to accommodate you and your needs. Personal care attendants will be able to attend the event for no additional cost.
Virtual Attendance: At this time we are unable to offer virtual attendance for the Learning Labs.
Dietary Restrictions: Don’t worry! Whether you are vegan or have an allergy, we will accommodate your dietary restrictions. Our registration form will provide space for you to provide detailed information regarding your dietary restrictions.
Code of Conduct: We are committed to providing a safe and impactful environment for all. If you experience any harassment or behavior you believe is inappropriate/unacceptable during the event, please report it immediately to Sarah Marsom.
Harassment (behavior that threatens or demeans an individual or group) of any form will not be tolerated
“W.A.I.T. & W.A.I.N.T.: Ask yourself Why Am I Talking // Why Am I Not Talking? We all come with relative societal privileges and oppressions based in part on our experience with race, gender, class, ability, nationality, sexuality, health, citizenship-status, and more. Let’s be aware of how this affects what we say and how we act.”*
Assume best intentions from others
Learning Lab workshops are spaces where we hope you will speak truthfully and share your lived experiences, but the stories of others are not for you to share to those not in attendance. “Take the lessons, but not the details”*
Refunds: We are unable to offer registration refunds at this time. If your life circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please let us know. You may be able to transfer your registration to another person. If the event is cancelled due to circumstances out of our control, you will get a refund.
COVID-19 Protocol: If you feel sick please stay home.