LUCY REYNOLDS PhD
Exploring, challenging and changing perceptions of disability
About Lucy
Dr Lucy Reynolds PhD is a public speaker, academic researcher, blogger and advocate for disability rights. She is also the founder and Managing Director of We Are All Disabled CIC and Vice Chair of charity Disability North.
She has Cerebral Palsy and lives on her own with her two poodles Dolly and Peggy. She employs Personal Assistants in order to live independently and enjoys a very active and fulfilling life. However, like most disabled people, Lucy experiences prejudice and marginalisation from ‘normal’ society.
Lucy 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.
Speaker
Conferences and larger events
Book Lucy to appear at your conference or event as a keynote speaker.
Presentations cover a range of topics including;
Model behaviour: Definitions of disability and what they mean in reality
Are you sitting uncomfortably; The importance of opening up difficult conversations
Attitude is everything; Disability perceptions and the dangers of implicit bias
Or if you have a specific topic or agenda in mind then contact Lucy to discuss your requirements.
Workshops and forums
Lucy’s ‘We Are All Disabled’ workshops and forums aim to open up conversations and provide opportunities to discuss perceptions of disability, diversity, inclusion and other issues which people may find difficult or uncomfortable within a safe and supportive space.
These sessions are designed for small groups of up to 10 people and include discussion notes and an “Ask me anything’ Q&A session with Lucy
Lucy draws on her extensive knowledge gained through her PhD research and her own personal experiences as a disabled person. All presentations and group sessions include an optional “Ask me anything’ Q&A session.
Sessions can be delivered virtually and/or in person and can be tailored to meet your needs.
Contact Lucy to find out more
Lucy recently appeared on BBC Look North as part of their coverage of the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act.
See her interview here.
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.
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.
She has also written pieces for Disability Horizons, Difference North, Bobath Centre, World CP Day and many more.
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.
Rates
Prices available on request. Please contact Lucy to discuss your requirements.