Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Black Special Needs Parent Support Network (BSNPSN).

Our Vision:

  • Provide a safe haven for Black parents with children living with disabilities to express themselves and get the support they need to thrive while raising their children. 
  • Be a source of information and signpost them to resources when required.
  • Curb the problem of social isolation prevalent in the special needs community especially among black parents

Podcast

We have a Podcast where we share our journey, please listen, subscribe and share.

I thought Adults Were Too Much Hassle ...
Dec. 6, 2023

I thought Adults Were Too Much Hassle ...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Inyang Takon, Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in Neurodevelopmental and Neurobehavioral Disorders. It's always good to hear the perspective of a practicing medial professional who ...

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Season 2 - What does 'Acceptance' look like for you?
Nov. 20, 2023

Season 2 - What does 'Acceptance' look like for you?

After a long hiatus, we are happy to welcome you back to Season 2! We will be exploring different community members' people perspectives on the issue of disability acceptance and what that looks like for them. Are you ready?

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Let's Talk About Wellbeing with Nicole
May 22, 2021

Let's Talk About Wellbeing with Nicole

In this episode, Tutu chats to Nicole Stephens of the Wellbeing Fans, a Health & Wellness page for women looking after children with disabilities. Nicole is a qualified Nutritionist and is the right person to be discussing th...

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The One With Two Special Dads
March 7, 2021

The One With Two Special Dads

What's so special about this episode is that there are two special needs Dads involved, it's not often we hear from Dads in the special needs space unlike Mums so this is refreshing. In this episode, we are in conversation wi...

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Let's Talk About Hospital Appointments
Feb. 20, 2021

Let's Talk About Hospital Appointments

In this episode, Tutu & Kenny talk about preparing for and managing multiple appointments across different hospitals and clinics. How to prepare yourself as a Parent/Carer and your child before attending, they also share tips...

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Hello & Meet the Co - Founders
Feb. 12, 2021

Hello & Meet the Co - Founders

In this episode, our Co - Founders Kenny & Tutu Popoola introduce our support network for parents with black special needs children in the UK and those who love them. We briefly explore issues like limited visibility for blac...

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Recent Blog Posts

Appearance on the Dope Black Mum podcast

Adetutu was a guest on the Dope Black mum podcast - it was a great episode, listen/share via the link below;
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