The Unconference is Not “Free”

Free (and low cost by donation) group co-housing is available, as well as free meals throughout the conference. Free transportation within Detroit can also be arranged for those who need it (to/from the airport). This is possible through the mutual aid/support/donations of our small grassroots community, and the support of attendees for one another.

What do we mean by “Free?”  For RAD, we mean we don’t want to set up a compulsory financial contribution (barrier) to access to this event/community/resources.

It doesn’t mean there aren’t costs.  There are huge costs of organizing, including first and foremost: the often undervalued and unacknowledged labor, especially that performed by gender minorities.  Additionally, space, materials, outreach, food, lodging, unpaid time off from folks paid “day jobs,” and much more.

So we want to recognize that the costs of RAD are being subsidized by folks who are contributing.  We hope that those who are willing and able will give as much as they can (financially and otherwise) in order for it to be possible for everyone who needs to access to participate.

No one organizing RAD is making any money off the event; rather to contrary, people are contributing thousands of dollars and thousands of hours of unpaid labor to make this happen.