Meet the team

• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I have been working for the University of Cambridge since July 2020 and joined this department in November 2021. 

• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental Health
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I have worked for the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre since 2011 in various roles.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre after doing a similar role at the University of York and the University of Roehampton. I work with students on the Foundation Year Program. The work we do, along with the students and colleagues we work with, is crucial for social justice. It's really great when students are able to show their academic potential because we've helped to remove some of those barriers.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I grew up in Canada where I became involved in the disability rights movement while studying at university. In 2000 I then worked at various charities advocating for disabled children, young people and adults. I worked at the University of East London where I also completed my Masters in Research on disabled students view of assessment before joining Cambridge in 2013. I am also a Senior Accreditated member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners. It has been a privilege to meet and work with so many lovely students and I look forward to meeting many more!

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in 2019, and have worked in a few different roles in the department since then. My current role involves running the Non-Medical Helper Scheme, which co-ordinates the human support disabled students can access during their studies. I enjoy working with a variety of people in my role, such as students, Non-Medical Helpers, Disability Advisers, and staff from departments and Colleges.

I started working at the ADRC in 2021 as an Administrative Assistant before moving into the Disability Support Coordinator role. I now work as part of the team co-ordinating the Non-Medical Helper Scheme.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I am originally from Lancashire but moved to the Midlands to complete my degree in History. From graduating, I worked in various roles within Higher Education, but became interested in working with disabled students whilst working on a transition event for disabled students starting at university. I love being part of the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre due to the fab team I work with. But mainly I really enjoy working with students and supporting them throughout their studies.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

I have worked for the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre since 2009, initially as a Specific Learning Difficulties adviser and, from 2018, as the Senior Neurodiversity Adviser. I have a PGCE in Secondary Education (English), an MSc in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, a PhD in Education and Psychology (researching Specific Learning Difficulties and timed exams) and I am a qualified diagnostic assessor and tutor in SpLD. I am a senior accredited member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) and a director of the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

With a background in teaching and SEND education, I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre in January 2022. I am a qualified teacher, SpLD study skills tutor and diagnostic assessor. I support the amazing students in the Arts and Humanities and can't imagine a better job than the one I do now!

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) in 2017 and worked as an Administrative Assistant before becoming a Disability Support Coordinator. I love working at the ADRC as I enjoy knowing that the work I am doing is making a difference to students.

Things I enjoy or like to do: Being with my family and friends.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

I am delighted to have returned to the ADRC recently, having worked here previously. I help to run the Screening Service and enjoy supporting students in accessing their education.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I joined the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) in August 2023. Previous to this role, I have worked at the Faculty of Education, supporting students completing the Education tripos (degree), which I thoroughly enjoyed and loved meeting all the lovely students there. I then moved to the Exams Team within Student Registry where I coordinated all the in-person exams. I am really excited to now be working in the ADRC and having the opportunity to help students.

• Autism

In 2024 I will be celebrating 20 years as a Disability Practitioner in higher education. This includes working for the Department of Education in Australia and universities in Sheffield and London. I was delighted to join the ADRC in 2009 to conduct a research project with autistic students. I hold a PGCert in Autism and a PGCert in Human Factors for Inclusive Design and Ergonomics. Since 2015 I have been a Board member of the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) where I am the committee Chair for Continued Professional Development. It is a privilege to work with colleagues and neurodivergent students from across Cambridge University.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I was born in Bristol and grew up in Bristol and Oxford. I worked in industry in the 1990s and then spent 3 years as a volunteer teacher in Namibia in Africa. I have been the Head of the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) since 2008, having worked in similar roles in further education. My original degree was in medieval history, I have a masters in development studies, a PGCE in Adult Literacy and the Postgraduate Diploma in teaching and assessing Specific Learning Difficulties. I am currently completing my doctorate at Cambridge focussing on inclusive teaching practice. I am a Senior Accredited Member and Adviser to the Board of the National Association of Disability Practitioners and also Company Secretary. 

Things I enjoy or like to do: I am a youth football coach and I may mention Star Trek occasionally.

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
• Autism
• Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
• Mental health conditions
• Mobility and physical impairments
• Sight loss or those who are blind
• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
• Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions

I joined the Accessibility and Disability resource centre (ADRC) in 2024 as a Disability Advisor. My skill set is multi-dimensional, having worked with students from primary to higher education as a teacher and a consultant. My passion and drive for making a difference to a student’s journey in education including inclusivity is driven by my own family circumstances, with a daughter of my own with a disability. I have a BPhil in Autism, PGCE Secondary Education, Masters in Autism, National Award Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (NASENCO), assessors’ qualification and am a member of the British Psychological Society.