The Oxygen Mask Project emerged from the lived experiences of our founding members, Elena and Ona, who identified a critical gap in the support system for Black parents embarking on the neurodiversity journey.
As Black parents navigating the realm of neurodiversity, they encountered challenges in their interactions with schools, professionals, and even within their own community. The formation and growth of their peer support network was gradual, organic and unintentional.
Ten years later, Black parents undertaking the same journey have expressed that whilst the information on neurodiverse conditions has advanced, the advice, welfare and guidance available for Black parents and carers remains insufficient.
The Oxygen Mask Project was created to fill these gaps and establish a sanctuary for safe conversations, authentic exchanges and genuine support. More than just a project, it is a community-driven force forged through connections. Our platform facilitates candid conversations through podcasts, videos, and live events. The Oxygen Mask Project also provides expert advice and resources.
Join The Oxygen Mask Project and become part of a community that understands and supports you.
Elena is a change and transformation consultant and coach who, in her blended family, is raising three boys with combinations of Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyspraxia and Inattentive ADHD. Her personal experience has fuelled her passion for supporting parents in similar situations, and she understands the intricacies of nurturing neurodiverse children with empathy and resilience whilst trying to maintain your own peace of mind. She enjoys travelling, reading and having time to herself!
Ona, a mother of two wonderful boys with autism, knows firsthand the joys, challenges, and struggles of raising children with additional needs. Ona remembers how hard it was to navigate the assessment process, get access to specialists and deal with her own feelings of loss and confusion. That’s why she is passionate about The Oxygen Mask Project.
