The joy of inclusion

Eira playing with DanceSyndrome collective

The joy of inclusion is something that can’t be explained.  Rather it has to be experienced firsthand.  It’s interesting to consider it from various angles.  Here it is from the perspective of one perceptive visitor to the DanceSyndrome space recently:  One thing was that I didn’t know how I would feel entering their space. I wondered if I might feel … Read More

Inclusion is fundamental to living

Sue and Jen Blackwell hugging

Asking me to write about inclusion is like asking me to write about breathing.  Inclusion is fundamental to living. Isn’t it! It’s normal for us humans to embrace others with a friendly smile, a hello, hug, handshake or wave – people you encounter everyday in your family, your community, on the bus, at the shops, at your school/college/work, or passing … Read More

Inclusion from the bottom up

Jen holding banner equal opportunities for all outside Westminster

If all humans are to be afforded the respect and opportunities that they deserve, we have to learn how to live differently and embrace people from all walks of life – inclusion from the bottom up. Perhaps it’s easier to look at inclusion as a life-style choice?  Because choice it is.  If inclusion is your default setting it subconsciously impacts … Read More