I’m Aideen Blackborough and I’m a Disability Trainer and Guest Speaker with Cerebral Palsy. My condition was the result of an accident during birth and it mainly affects my mobility and speech. My motto is, “I have Cerebral Palsy but it doesn’t have me! Despite my disability, I’ve achieved so much and made it my goal to prove that disability doesn’t equal inability. If you have cerebral palsy or support someone who has the condition, my Cerebral Palsy Story might be of interest.
I’m passionate about delivering insightful disability training and using real life experiences to educate my audience about disability equality. I have been commissioned for speeches to the Royal College of GPs, Sandwell Head Teacher Conference and the School Development Support Agency to name a few.
Over the past few years, I have delivered Disability Awareness Assemblies to over 3000 pupils all over the UK and believe passionately that children should learn about disability as early as possible. I am available for both primary and secondary school assemblies and can also offer mentoring and support for SEND pupils.
If you’d like to Celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness month in March, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I’m offering Free Disability Awareness Assemblies for Birmingham and Sandwell Schools during March – please contact me to book your session.
My Recent Blog Posts
- Cerebral Palsy: What you need to knowMarch is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month -a chance to celebrate and raise awareness of the condition. As someone who has lived with the condition for over 40 years, theseContinue reading Cerebral Palsy: What you need to know
- Disability Etiquette: Why it’s important
It’s now 2024 (Happy New Year!) and even now, disability is a taboo subject. In my forty years of having Cerebral Palsy, I’ve experienced many reactions to my disability. I’veContinue reading Disability Etiquette: Why it’s important - Another year of School Climate Change Conferences
This year I was proud to support two local School Climate Change Conferences, organised by the Interclimate Network and supported by Just Ideas. The conferences bring a number of localContinue reading Another year of School Climate Change Conferences - Accessible taxi in Birmingham? Not a chance
I have had to postpone work as I can’t book an accessible taxi in the UK’s second largest city. - Accessible Taxi Wanted – with a good attitude
I’m looking for an accessible taxi with a good attitude and that’s essential - Headteacher Conference: Raising aspirations for SEND Pupils
Speaking at the Headteacher Conference, I wanted to raise the importance of raising aspirations for SEND pupils.