Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA

The Blackwells believe Every person deserves the opportunity to be themselves, to follow their own dreams, no matter what ability or disability society perceives they have, or whatever label we've been assigned.

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#Choices

Can it really be 17 years since we took those first faltering steps towards the birth of DanceSyndrome?

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#TransformLives #InclusionMatters #Thinkingdifferently

Our experiences have shown it's possible for people with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities to live very differently from societal expectations, which seem to still exist 44 years on from Jen's birth.

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Jen travels independently all over the country and the world with her latest achievement being to fly from the US to the UK alone. Who defines what's possible for any of us?

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#theartofthepossible #possibilities #Thinkingdifferently

The vibrancy of life being lived - blackwells.biz The stifling heat in Antigua greeted my sister (Paul’s Mum), Merie two weeks ago. It has been pure joy to hear her excitement as she witnesses the next unexpected and revels in the numerous offbeat op...

We're arrived at Tampa Bay Florida before we deliver a talk and workshop at BizCatalyst 360 Encounter conference. What a delight it has been to reconnect with an exuberant Jen excited with the possibilities for living life to the full. blackwells.biz/the-vibrancy... #livinglife #hope #possibility

People with learning disabilities have the ability to enrich society and communities and educate us all on what true inclusion means. Let's start listening!

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Choosing your path - blackwells.biz I shall always remember the very first time we visited and fell in love with Guernsey.  Aft clambering over rocks we were resting and admiring the view from the alluring coast path, Jen gurgling happi...

Whatever life throws at us we believe there is always a choice to follow the path that feels right for you. When we sat back after a curveball 6 months after Jen's birth we realised we needed to regroup and find our own way blackwells.biz/choosing-you... #theartofthepossible

Dance really does give me a voice to be heard.

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#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently

Atlantic crossing complete - blackwells.biz 27 January 2026 at 14:42:06 GMT Day 18 cont…………… Minimal winds through the day of around 21 knots. Wall to wall sunshine causing us to hide whenever possible. 1600 ‘Let’s get the bimini up. That shoul...

We've done it! Completed our second atlantic crossing. It was so different from our first and in many ways opened our eyes again to the importance of #livinglife and being open to possibilities blackwells.biz/atlantic-cro...
#sailing #theartofthepossible

Only when inclusion is put at the heart of everything, will social equity be achieved.

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King Charles gave me a British Empire Medal in 2023 for my services to disabled people and The University of Salford gave me an honorary degree in 2024 for my services to dance for all the work when I co-lead workshops for students.

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I really do want to turn the world upside down and put inclusion at the heart of everything.

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#Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs

Atlantic crossing days 7-10 - blackwells.biz 16 January 2026 at 10:15:19 GMT Day 7 continued The beautiful sunrise hailed a mixed bag of a day where cloud cover and strong winds prevailed. Lots of fun! I need to catch up on some shut eye, but fo...

Embracing amazing joy of the experience of crossing the Atlantic on a yacht. We're making progress with challenges and new experiences every day... isn't that a metaphor for life? blackwells.biz/atlantic-cro... #livinglife #thinkingdifferently

Atlantic crossing Days 5-6 - blackwells.biz 14 January 2026 at 06:36:53 GMT Day 5 We were all wrapped up against the chilly night air last night but it was delightfully quiet in spite of a bobbly sea. Paul stood a good 1 hour watch on deck alon...

We are on day 7 of our Atlantic adventure. Every day there is some new challenge to get us thinking differently about what we expected or experienced previously. Lessons for life!
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#lifelonglearning #sailing

Labelling doesn't address needs, it simply puts people in boxes that they then spend a lifetime breaking out of.

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Atlantic Crossing Archives - blackwells.biz Inclusion, Innovation & Leadership for everyone

Today is the day we cast off on our Atlantic adventure. This is the 2nd time Malcolm and I have crossed in our yacht. Our shore team will be sharing what they can here so you can follow our progress: blackwells.biz/category/atl... #sailing #livinglife

Exclusion or Inclusion?
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#inclusion #InclusionMatters #Thinkingdifferently

Jen has been blessed with good health, so our challenges have mostly been intellectually, socially and emotionally focused.

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#artofthepossible #Thinkingdifferently

Only when inclusion is put at the heart of everything, will social equity be achieved.

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#inclusion #InclusionMatters #Thinkingdifferently

All @dancesyndromeUK workshops are co-delivered by someone with a learning disability

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#IntellectualDisability #TheArtofThePossible #Thinkingdifferently

You’d be amazed at the impact people usually 'outside the system' can have when afforded the time of day!

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#inclusionmatters #Thinkingdifferently #EmbraceInclusion

Thanks Anna. It truly was. If only more people saw the opportunities that are there for everyone to explore and take together #inclusion Hope you are well

When each of us belongs social equity will have been achieved.

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There are a raft of possibilities to suit all individuals, but that dialogue will only come to fruition if carers and/or family involved go the extra mile & listen

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#SocialCare #Thinkingdifferently #‘ServiceUsers

15 years on and we’re helping more and more people to dance through our online and community Everybody Dance sessions.

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#artofthepossible #DrJenBlackwellBEM #Thinkingdifferently

I wouldn’t be who I am without @DanceSyndromeUK in my life - in Jen's own words.

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#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently

Out of pure frustration we set up @DanceSyndromeUK, putting a call out locally for other dancers with and without learning disabilities to join Jen in what we called Dancer Search Days to dance, smile and talk through dance together.

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There's a lot more to be done, and today I'm feeling more empowered and ready to make a difference in more people's lives through @dancesyndromeUK

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#Thinkingdifferently #LifetimeAchievementAward #FemaleEntrepreneurs

We have worked together, laughed together, sang together & faced life’s challenges together. I couldn't have a better teacher.

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Jen’s summer months – in her own words
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