{"id":63630,"date":"2025-03-14T09:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T09:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=63630"},"modified":"2025-03-14T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T10:26:12","slug":"sheffield-sport-stars-to-feature-in-neurodiversity-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/03\/14\/sheffield-sport-stars-to-feature-in-neurodiversity-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A portrait exhibition that aims to spark conversations, amplify voices and foster acceptance around neurodiversity in sport is set to open in Sheffield later this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching during Neurodiversity Awareness Week, Beyond the Label, a project by photographer Jade Sellick and Neurodiverse Sport, aims to shed light on the experiences neurodiverse individuals\u00a0navigate in their sporting careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jade Sellick, project creator and photographer for Beyond the Label, said: \u201cEvents like Beyond the Label<\/em> are essential for amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked in sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt ensures that neurodiverse athletes and individuals are part of the broader discussion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition aims to capture the experiences from university athletes to Olympic champions through the photograph to put a face to lived stories.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening panel discussion and launch event will include talks, discussions and guest speakers such as TEDX speaker Zoe-Jane Littlewood and Neurodiverse Sport CIC co-founder Mikey Mottram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credit: Jade Sellick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dawn Wood, a director at Within Reach, a Sheffield based charity that supports disability sport, said: \u201cHaving these conversations allows everyone the opportunity to have a voice around the variety of inclusive physical activity sessions in Sheffield, meet like-minded individuals, have their confidence bolstered, share experiences and gain peer support from one another, while having fun and making new friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening event will also feature networking opportunities, polaroid photography opportunities, food and drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Sellick added: “My goal is to spark conversations that foster awareness, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences within sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“More than just capturing images, I wanted to create a space that encourages others to open up and share their own stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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