Speakers

Shona is an experienced Access Officer with more than 17 years at Hampshire County Council and over a decade in social care roles. She combines technical design expertise with a deep understanding of the lived experiences of disabled people.

With a background in social care, Shona brings first-hand insight into the physical, sensory, cognitive, and emotional barriers faced by children and young people. She has extensive experience supporting the design of mainstream, special, and SEMH school environments, influencing multidisciplinary teams to create spaces that reflect the needs of pupils with SEND.