Creating More Inclusive Organisations, Policies and Practices
Many organisations want to be more inclusive. Far fewer know where to start or how to move from good intentions to meaningful change.
I work with universities, businesses, charities, cultural organisations and public bodies to develop practical approaches to disability inclusion, accessibility and organisational change. My advisory work combines academic expertise, leadership experience and lived experience as a blind professional.
Whether supporting a specific project or providing longer-term strategic advice, my aim is always to help organisations create environments where disabled people can participate fully and thrive.
Areas of Expertise
Disability Inclusion and Organisational Culture
Supporting organisations to move beyond compliance and embed inclusion within everyday practices, policies and culture.
Areas of support include:
- Disability inclusion strategies
- Organisational culture and belonging
- Accessibility reviews
- Workplace inclusion
- Inclusive leadership
- Employee experience
- Policy development and review
- Disability confidence and organisational capability
Higher Education
Supporting universities and educational institutions seeking to improve accessibility, inclusion and staff and student experiences.
Areas of support include:
- Disability-inclusive higher education
- Accessibility and student experience
- Staff disability inclusion
- Institutional culture change
- Inclusive teaching and learning
- Disability and leadership in higher education
Museums, Culture and Visitor Experience
Supporting museums and cultural organisations to develop more accessible and inclusive visitor experiences.
Areas of support include:
- Sensory accessibility
- Accessibility strategy
- Disability-inclusive visitor experience
- Co-creation and lived experience approaches
- Inclusive programme design
- Engagement with disabled audiences
- Access to culture and participation
Research, Evidence and Impact
Supporting organisations seeking to use evidence and lived experience to inform decision-making and programme development.
Areas of support include:
- Research-informed policy development
- Participatory and co-created approaches
- Impact strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Evaluation and learning
- Evidence reviews
- Disability and inclusion research
Ways We Can Work Together
I offer flexible support depending on the needs of the organisation.
Strategic Advisory Support
Ongoing advice and critical friendship for organisations undertaking significant change or developing inclusion strategies.
Accessibility and Inclusion Reviews
Independent reviews of policies, practices, services and organisational culture.
Project Advisory Roles
Supporting specific initiatives, research projects, cultural programmes or organisational change projects.
Advisory Boards and Steering Groups
Contributing expertise and lived experience through formal advisory and governance roles.
Workshops for Leadership Teams
Focused sessions designed to support strategic thinking, planning and decision-making.
Recent Areas of Collaboration
Recent collaborations have included work relating to:
- Disability inclusion in higher education
- Accessibility and organisational culture
- Museum accessibility and sensory inclusion
- Access to culture and leisure
- Research and policy development
- International disability inclusion initiatives
- Leadership and organisational change
Why Organisations Work With Me
I bring a combination of:
Research Expertise
Internationally recognised research on disability, work, entrepreneurship, higher education, accessibility and inclusion.
Leadership Experience
Experience leading organisational change initiatives, equality and inclusion programmes and cross-sector collaborations.
Lived Experience
Practical understanding of accessibility and inclusion through lived experience as a blind professional and disability advocate.
Cross-Sector Perspective
Experience working across universities, businesses, charities, public bodies and cultural organisations in the UK and internationally.
Current Advisory Roles
- Guide Dogs UK England Lived Experience Campaigns Advisory Board
- Research England EDI Advisory Board
- Access to Work Collective Academic Advisory Board
- Centre for Responsible Management, FIIB India Advisory Board
Let’s Start a Conversation
If your organisation is looking to strengthen disability inclusion, improve accessibility or create more inclusive cultures and experiences, I would be delighted to discuss how I can help.
Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or looking to build on existing work, please get in touch to explore what support might be most useful.