Revised June 2025

 

I am committed to creating a space that not only embraces diversity but actively works to challenge systems of oppression. I recognise the impact of structural inequalities—particularly for neurodivergent people with intersecting identities—and strive to build spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

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What This Looks Like in Practice

• Listening and Learning: Ongoing reflection around privilege, power, and bias to ensure my work continues to evolve.

• Challenging Inequities: Naming and addressing injustices in the spaces I consult, supervise, and teach in.

• Tailored Support: Attuned to how race, gender, class, disability, and neurodivergence intersect.

• Accessible, Inclusive Design: Flexible approaches shaped by individual needs and open dialogue.

• Knowledge Sharing: Supporting others to develop inclusive, culturally responsive, affirming practice.

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Anti-Racism & Intersectional Justice

• Advocacy for Equity: Amplifying marginalised voices and challenging whiteness in professional and clinical contexts.

• Reflective Practice: Unlearning internalised whiteness and ableism through feedback, repair, and education.

• Continued Learning: Engaging with diverse, intersectional voices and frameworks (see further reading).

• Systemic Awareness: Acknowledging how racism, ableism, heteronormativity, and classism co-shape experiences—and acting accordingly.

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Trans Inclusion and Affirmation

I unequivocally support the rights, dignity, and autonomy of trans and non-binary people. I oppose all forms of transphobia and gender-based discrimination. In my work, I strive to create spaces that affirm gender diversity and honour people’s self-defined identities. This includes the use of correct names and pronouns, accessible intake processes, and a commitment to continuous learning from trans and non-binary communities.

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Speaking Engagements

When invited to speak, I ask about panel representation—including Global Majority speakers, queer contributors, and AAC users. I may decline invitations where diversity or depth of engagement is lacking.

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Further reading​

The below resource links have been instrumental in my own learning and are authored by a range of intersectional voices:

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• White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better, by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao.

• Everyday Racism, by Natalie and Naomi Evans

• 10 Principles of Disability Justice, Sin Invalid

• Decolonialising Therapy, with Jennifer Mullan

• A Vision from the Margin: Intersectional Insights on Navigating Diversity in Speech and Language Therapy, Mariam Malik (ed)

• Talila Lewis' Working Definition of Ableism, January 2022 Update

• Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

• We're All Neurodiverse: How to Build a Neurodiversity-Affirming Future and Challenge Neuronormativity, Sonny Jane Wise

• Nair, V. K., Brea-Spahn, M. R., & Yu, B. (2024). Decolonizing Speech Language“Pathology”: Critical Foundational Concepts for Research, Pedagogy and Praxis.Journalof Critical Study of Communication and Disability,2(2), 71–94.https://doi.org/10.48516/jcscd_2024vol2iss2.28

• Reimagining Social Justice in Speech and Language Therapy

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Final Note

I know I will make mistakes. But I am committed to reflection, repair, and change. If you have resources to share or feedback to offer, I would love to hear from you.​