LUCY REYNOLDS PhD
An Affirmative voice for disability and a catalyst for positive change
About Lucy
Dr. Lucy Reynolds is a social entrepreneur, public speaker, academic researcher, blogger and advocate for disability rights. She is Founder and Director of We Are All Disabled CIC and Chair of charity Disability North.
Lucy embodies and promotes an Affirmative approach to disability which celebrates difference and normalises disability as part of the human experience. She is passionate about changing perceptions of disability through sharing the insights and knowledge gained from her PhD research and first-hand through her own experiences as a disabled person.
Speaker
Conferences and larger events
Book Lucy to appear at your conference or event as a keynote speaker.
Lucy has delivered inspiring presentations at many key regional and national events including DRUK, NADP and IGPP national conferences and has taken part in numerous panel discussions, podcasts and TV interviews. Most recently she was one of the keynote ‘Big Ideas’ speakers at the WOW International Festival. She has also consulted on several ED& I projects including NHS disability awareness training and the Virgin Money Inclusion programme.
See a clip of Lucy speaking at the NECC Inspiring Females Conference here
“It was fantastic to work with Lucy for the WOW Festival North East. Lucy speaks with such passion and flair, and I'd urge anyone who gets the chance to work with her to do so.”
Ree Kirkbride, The WOW Foundation
Challenging us to disrupt the narrative around disability, particularly with the current climate around ED&I, Lucy highlights the importance of normalising disability as part of the human experience. She shows that adopting a more Affirmative approach is vital in order to create powerful and positive cultural change.
If you are willing to open up conversations, explore your own perceptions, attitudes and behaviours and get comfortable with being uncomfortable then book Lucy for your next event today!
Lucy was very honoured to win the Inspiring Female for Small Business awarded by the North East Chamber of Commerce and has also been selected as a ‘Disruptor for Good’ finalist in the Northern Power Women Awards.
In addition, Lucy and We Are All Disabled CIC were shortlisted for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 Awards.
Contact Lucy to find out more
Consultancy
Lucy has extensive experience working with HR Managers and D & I Advisors across the private, public, charity and academic sectors and is ideally placed to advise on Diversity & Inclusion policy, strategy and implementation. She has also worked with SME owners/directors to develop Equal Opportunities policies and advised on accessibility and technology requirements.
Lucy is currently part of a new national steering group looking at influencing future policies in relation to disability.
Contact her for further information and to discuss your requirements.
Writer/Blogger
Lucy’s witty and engaging blog We are all Disabled, draws on her wealth of knowledge from her PhD research and personal life experiences.
Pattern magazine interviewed Lucy for a feature article ‘It’s okay to be disabled’ - read it here.
Feel free to share Lucy’s blog or invite her to be a guest blogger across your own platform or network. Lucy can also provide written content/articles for in-house magazines, newsletters, online forums etc. Contact her to find out more.
