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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA

@theblackwells.bsky.social

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Spreading joy and impact of inclusion by inspiring #TheArtofthePossible. Leading the crusade for social change and equality of opportunity. International Thought Leader, Speaker, Writer #IntellectualDisabilities #SocialJustice https://blackwells.biz

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 2d

Someone asked me on the night “what next now you've won Lifetime Achievement award?” https://lttr.ai/AkFOi

#Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 8d

How many people of the 1.5million people with learning disabilities in the UK have no opportunity to leave their own four walls because no one was available to support them? Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AkCiM #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 11d

Sharing and impacting in Europe: https://lttr.ai/Aj7yD

#IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 12d

Eve and Peter co-lead the Inclusion in Action workshop for Foundation of Nursing Studies impacting NHS teams across the country Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ajaso #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 13d

With @DanceSyndromeUK grounded in the ethos of equity and inclusion it was particularly empowering for all that people from all walks of life were all in the space at the same time and were all able to understand so much more about every member of society. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ajasn

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 15d

I always say, “with the right support at the right time we can go further and further and further.” I live independently with my support team helping me.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ajx5p

#artofthepossible #DrJenBlackwellBEM #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 15d

What if we naturally embraced inclusion in every part of our lives, work and society? Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ajasm #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 19d

Lives are hugely enhanced and impacted by all involved in the dynamic charity @DanceSyndromeUK where the leaders have learning disabilities. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ai1l9 #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 21d

The workshop DanceSyndrome delivered gave an incredibly powerful representation of the challenges people with learning disabilities face each and every day. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ajask #IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 21d

Building on your knowledge of individual interests can help people consider new ways of using them to experience alternative opportunities which may not have previously been considered, or something totally new, possibly even radical. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AiYSo

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 23d

Jen didn't choose to be born with Down’s syndrome.

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#parenting #Thinkingdifferently

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 23d

What definitely helped was being proactive, digging and delving for ourselves, finding ways forward we felt were right for us in our circumstances. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ajalq #artofthepossible #Thinkingdifferently

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 26d

What a fabulous experience at #EAMHID25 Ghent where Jen and the @DanceSyndromeUK dancers made a significant contribution. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AjKZY #IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 26d

Just imagine if every business decided that 1 in 100 of its employees didn’t need to be productive when measured against normal parameters of productivity, meaning that the remaining 99% still are. https://lttr.ai/Ai1l9

#inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 28d

Please share your comments about true inclusion, or get in touch to further our conversation and let's start making inclusion the foundation of everything we do in all parts of society. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AXb0C #inclusionmatters #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 29d

If living in a group home is it automatically assumed that you want to go away with the rest of the house group? Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ai4uJ #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · 29d

My sense is that holidays for people with learning disabilities are invariably positioned for the majority rather than the individual, and quite possibly for the ease or enjoyment of the carers. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ai4uK #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 26

We couldn’t find the right support for me, as I have a learning disability, so we set up our own organisation @DanceSyndromeUK

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AirBv

#artofthepossible #DrJenBlackwellBEM #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 23

If we value everybody, truly believe in equity and equality of opportunity, only then will people be seen, encouraged to find their voice through their inner passion. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AcrFd #listening #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 22

Jen loves winning awards and being honoured with accolades acknowledging her as an equal human being. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AW3uv #WinWin #respite #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 18

Every person has their own unique interests and the right to explore new experiences or places. https://lttr.ai/AiYSo

#SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers

Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 18

Fabulous to be supporting the DanceSyndrome team deliver an inspiring workshop that are impacting teams so powerfully across the UK #inclusionmatters

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · Sep 17

Members of our team are on their way to Belgium today to deliver some co-produced activities at #EAMHID2025.

Find out more at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/EAMHID

#NationalInclusionWeek

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 18

In Jen’s own words
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#artofthepossible #DrJenBlackwellBEM #Thinkingdifferently

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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social · Sep 15

There is so much we can say about why inclusion matters, so let's simply start with a conversation between 2 parents who have had similar experiences 20 years apart www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTUf... #inclusion #inclusionmatters

Inclusion in practice - Dr Lace Jackson and Sue Blackwell

YouTube video by The Blackwells