Don’t miss this special live reading with Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie, author and special needs advocate visiting all the way from Nigeria, as she brings the Ugo and Sim Sim series to life.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the stories directly from the creator behind a body of work that is reshaping representation for children with disabilities, particularly within Black and African communities. Through storytelling, Tonye has reached families across continents, using books, animation, and creative media to challenge stigma, support inclusion, and give children the language to understand themselves and others.
The session is interactive, warm, and designed to engage children of all abilities, while also offering parents and caregivers a meaningful moment of connection and reflection.
A supportive space for parents of disabled children to connect, reflect and recharge
As part of the Reflecting Radiance exhibition, this dedicated wellbeing session offers a supportive and affirming space for parent-carers. Hosted within the inspiring setting of the Reflecting Radiance exhibition, this session invites participants to pause, reflect and connect with others who share similar lived experiences. Through guided conversation and gentle wellbeing practices, attendees will have the opportunity to explore themes of resilience, identity, self and community care. This session is designed to centre the experiences of Down Syndrome families, while remaining inclusive and welcoming to ALL parents and carers. Whether you are seeking connection, reflection, or simply a moment to breathe, this session creates space for you. About our Session Facilitator: Nikki is a wellbeing practitioner and community facilitator with a passion for supporting parents navigating the journey of raising disabled children. Her work centres on creating safe, inclusive spaces where families can share openly, feel seen and access tools for emotional resilience and self-care. In this session, Nikki will guide participants through reflective discussion and gentle wellbeing practices designed to reduce stress and build connection, whilst supporting holistic wellbeing. Accessibility • Step-free access available • Family-friendly environment • Quiet, supportive setting
Additional Info Section This session is part of the wider Reflecting Radiance, a month-long photography exhibition celebrating Black children with Down syndrome and their families. Running throughout April 2026, the exhibition combines powerful visual storytelling with community-led programming designed to support, uplift, and connect families.
Reflecting Radiance returns to London for a special exhibition at London Archives, showcasing
Black children with Down syndrome through the powerful photography of Misan Harriman.
Presented by the Black Child Down Syndrome Project (BCDS), this groundbreaking exhibition
challenges long-standing gaps in representation and brings visibility to stories that have been
historically overlooked. Alongside the striking photographic portraits, the exhibition also features
a series of intimate video interviews, offering deeper insight into the lived experiences of the
children and their families in their own words.
Following its debut in 2025 and major public campaigns including a takeover of Piccadilly Lights
and nationwide billboards across the UK, Reflecting Radiance continues to drive conversation,
awareness, and cultural change.
Visitors can experience the exhibition this April, alongside selected family-friendly book readings
and wellbeing sessions.
Black children with Down syndrome have been invisible for too long. It’s time to change that.
We’re proud to announce Reflecting Radiance, a groundbreaking photography exhibition that celebrates the beauty, strength and joy of Black children with Down syndrome.
Captured through the lens of world-renowned photographer Misan Harriman this exhibition challenges stereotypes, reclaims visibility, and affirms that representation matters.
Join us for this powerful moment in history as we launch The Black Child Down Syndrome Project (BCDS) and honour World Down Syndrome Day.
Be part of the movement. Let’s rewrite the narrative – together.
History is being made! To mark the powerful intersection of Black History Month and World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, BCDS are set to do a 10-minute takeover of the Piccadilly Lights on Monday, 6th October at 5 p.m. sharp!.
This is an incredible moment for BCDS, ensuring further visibility and active representation of this marginalised group.
Earlier this year, BCDS debuted with Reflecting Radiance, a powerful photography exhibition by world-renowned photographer Misan Harriman, celebrating Black children with Down syndrome.
Now these images will illuminate one of the world’s most iconic stages, affirming that these children are valued, celebrated and that their potential knows no bounds.
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