Austin, TX — The dance floor was full Saturday night, September 19th as Austin nonprofit Unboredroom hosted its third annual Inclusion Prom: Stick Together.

The Y2K-themed event brought people together for an evening centered on inclusion, connection and celebration at Wanderlust Wine Co. in Austin.

The night kicked off with Sound Collective ATX, an inclusive choir of about 30 singers, opening the event with “Wonderwall.” From there, the dance floor stayed busy throughout the night.

Unboredroom is an Austin nonprofit focused on creating inclusive arts and recreation spaces for people with diverse abilities. The organization says its work is designed to help combat loneliness and encourage empathy and self-acceptance through evidence-based practices.

The prom included a variety of activities and accommodations designed to make the event accessible to everyone.

Guests could take part in a silent disco, sensory lounge, sticker trading bar and interactive mural. There were also live fashion portraits from Vogue Vignette and Y2K-inspired catering from La Pera.

Accessibility features included certified ASL interpreters, volume-adjustable silent-disco headphones, braille signage and event maps.

The event was founded by Rachel Cohen, an artist and master’s-level recreation therapist.

Organizers say the goal of Inclusion Prom is to create a space where people can celebrate together, make connections and feel like they belong.

What’s next and how to get involved

Unboredroom’s online silent auction remains open through Sunday, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. You can bid on auction items or make a donation, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s inclusive arts and recreation programming.

Anyone interested in getting involved beyond the prom can volunteer, donate or become a sustaining partner through Unboredroom.

The nonprofit already has more events planned, including an Adaptive Climbing panel with Crux and Patagonia, collaborative art-making workshops, participation in the Austin Studio Tour and end-of-year gatherings including Friendsgiving.

And organizers say they already have a theme picked out for Inclusion Prom 2027, but they’re keeping it under wraps for now.

Learn more about Unboredroom and upcoming events: https://www.unboredroom.org/