Is Neurodiversity the New Black?

Is Neurodiversity the New Black?

Precious Online:  “Is Neurodiversity the New Black?” – Editorial by Suzy, June 2020. On the theme of individuality, what does it mean to be black? The answer depends on where you’re at in your life, your upbringing and experiences. We share a commonality as black...
Things to do when your special needs kids are stuck indoors

Things to do when your special needs kids are stuck indoors

Kiddy Charts :  Guest post May 2020 “Things to do when your special needs kids are stuck indoors”  Special educational needs is a broad term used to describe any disability that creates a barrier to a child’s learning; this can range from physical impairments such as...
Tips For Families of Children with Special Educational Needs

Tips For Families of Children with Special Educational Needs

Tips For Families of Children with Special Educational Needs My Baba March 2020 It’s been a dramatic start to the decade. Perhaps this will be the decade of change and evolution we all need. Change starts with us as individuals and families. News of Covid-19 has swept...
You’re Jamaican, you love Bob Marley, right?

You’re Jamaican, you love Bob Marley, right?

I grew up listening to Bob Marley’s music. In fact, I used to get a bit annoyed when people would expect me to like Bob Marley, because I’m black. In those far away days, Duran Duran and Teardrop Explodes were the tunes I was ‘jammin’ to!  However, Bob’s music was...
Do you have a disabled child, should your employer care?

Do you have a disabled child, should your employer care?

Diversity Q: ‘Do you have a disabled child, should your employer care?’ Editorial by Suzy Employers and employees have much clearer guidance on their respective responsibilities thanks to legislation and workplace regulations that are regularly reviewed. The Equality...