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Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA
@theblackwells.bsky.social
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
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Jen’s summer months – in her own words
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#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
SEND students bring unique talents and opportunities to all, and matter just as much as every other person. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AegCQ #inclusion #theartofthepossible #Thinkingdifferently
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My cousin's wedding - I got to sit in the front row at the ceremony and opposite them at the wedding breakfast! It was very special. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ake6L #learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Spreading my passion for dance far and wide is what I do best.

Read the full article: Jen’s summer months – in her own words
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#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
At @DanceSyndromeUK we’re growing a community that listens, nurtures, encourages and responds to the individual needs of diverse groups with and without disabilities.

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#WorldChangers #TransformingLives #Thinkingdifferently
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
By joining us, purchasing our transformational training, wanting to know more, spreading the word, you can create the difference I've been working my whole lifetime to challenge. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AkcyH #Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
For those numerous organisations entrenched in systems which are broken @DanceSyndromeUK offers an alternative way of working which is driven by the passion of the individual enabling them to become leaders in their own lives. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AkXGQ
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In our world, @DanceSyndromeUK is  a safe space built on a foundation of inclusion, it is underwritten by an ethos of equity, our leaders have learning disabilities making diversity a given. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AkXYH #WorldChangers #TransformingLives #Thinkingdifferently
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
DanceSyndrome recently gave a powerful workshop titled ‘Embracing Inclusivity’ at the European conference EAMHID

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#IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Summer vibes with my lead support - chillaxed, ate lovely seafood, and had a cheeky beer or two! << In Jen's own words. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Akgn9 #learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
November 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A few of our memories of the evening including Jen's trip to the dance floor when she could hold herself back no longer. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AkFOi #Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"Her determination knows no bounds and the growth of this incredible business and charity @dancesyndromeuk is wonderful." @bestbusinesswomenawards judges said of Sue Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AkFOi #Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Changing the World – Because Disability Should Never be a Barrier to Following Your Dreams: https://lttr.ai/AkXGQ Thank you @bizcatalyst360 for sharing this interview

#WorldChangers #TransformingLives #Thinkingdifferently
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AkCiM #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Sharing and impacting in Europe: https://lttr.ai/Aj7yD

#IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Eve and Peter co-lead the Inclusion in Action workshop for Foundation of Nursing Studies impacting NHS teams across the country Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ajaso #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion
October 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
What if we naturally embraced inclusion in every part of our lives, work and society? Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ajasm #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Lives are hugely enhanced and impacted by all involved in the dynamic charity @DanceSyndromeUK where the leaders have learning disabilities. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ai1l9 #inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The workshop DanceSyndrome delivered gave an incredibly powerful representation of the challenges people with learning disabilities face each and every day. Read more ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ajask #IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently
October 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AiYSo
October 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Jen didn't choose to be born with Down’s syndrome.

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#parenting #Thinkingdifferently
October 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ajalq #artofthepossible #Thinkingdifferently
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/AXb0C #inclusionmatters #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
October 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ai4uJ #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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 ðŸâ€˜â€° https://lttr.ai/Ai4uK #SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers
September 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM