We are offering a sliding scale with three price points.
The sliding scale represents the idea that financial resources, including income, are not and should not be the only determining factor in whether or not someone can access services/care/etc. This method allows folks who would most likely be priced out of something to have the chance to take part in it. It also seeks to address the systemic inequalities of class in our culture.
We invite you to think honestly and deeply about your level of access to resources and economic privilege or marginalization and try to make sure your decision is grounded in connection to your broader resources rather than either scarcity or generosity that could cause you hardship. People paying at the higher end of the scale directly support our ability to offer accessible sliding-scale rates to make this work and these spaces accessible for more folks.
Sliding scale framework is from Alex Cunningfolk at www.wortsandcunning.com.
Pricing details:
Three tiered options at $350, $650, and $950
A $200 deposit is required to secure your spot.
Payment in full by first class. Payment plans available by request to embodiedreparations@gmail.com
A portion of the money received will be distributed to Black and Indigenous-led organizations.
Register by Thursday, August 17th.
Determining your appropriate price point:
Tier A - $350
The bottom cost on the scale represents our understanding that many people have economic circumstances which prevent them from being a part of this class series if there was not a deliberate opportunity made for them to access services at a cost that is reflective of their economic realities. This price is for you if:
I struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, housing, food, and child care and am living paycheck to paycheck or am in significant debt.
I have no or limited expendable income.
I have no access to savings.
Tier B - $650
The middle cost is what we would charge all participants in the absence of a sliding scale. This tier is appropriate if you are struggling to conquer debt or build savings or move away from heck living but have access to a steady income and are not spending most of your time thinking about meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, child care, etc. If you, however, can ask others for financial support please consider using those personal resources before you use the resources of the sliding scale and limit opportunities for others.
I have some expendable income.
I may stress about meeting basic needs but still regularly achieve them.
I might have access to financial savings or family financial support.
Tier C - $950
This is the top dollar cost which reflects the true cost of the class series plus an additional investment that subsidizes a participant who will pay at the lower access point. This price is for you if:
I have access to financial security, own property, or have personal savings. I would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services.
I am able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worried about securing necessities in my life, I have economic privilege and power in our community.
I own my own home or rent a high-end property