From 2021 to 2025, I held the position of the UK Government's Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. During this time, I investigated ways to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I compiled my insights into the following six recommendations to make arts and culture more accessible

From 2021 to 2025, I held the position of the UK Government's Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. During this time, I investigated ways to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I compiled my insights into the following six recommendations to make arts and culture more accessible: 1.     Opportunities for Creative Artists with Disabilities and Disabled Consumers 2.     Pathways for Disability Employment and Volunteering 3.     Customized O

That moment marked the beginning of our friendship and the birth of our partnership. Chris offered to find Salvation Army Corps that might like to run a Music Man Project. The Music Man Project and The Salvation Army UK have been thriving together ever since.

I will never stop championing the arts. This mission is lifelong, and I will continue to use my platform to uplift, inspire, and drive lasting change. Serving as a Disability and Access Ambassador has reaffirmed my belief that the UK stands as a global beacon for accessible arts and culture.

From a misnamed Mazurka to a global movement in accessible music education, my journey with King’s College London has been anything but ordinary. In this blog, I reflect on the moment that changed everything—and challenge fellow alumni to turn their memories into momentum. King’s gave us the tools. Now it’s our turn to play it forward.

In May 2025, my son participated in a week-long work experience at The Music Man Project in Southend-on-Sea. It was wonderful to share this time with him and to give him insight into my work. Here is his guest blog.

"Best Life" is more than just a song; it's living proof of what’s possible when we focus on ability rather than limitation. From the very first note, collaborating with Scooppiati has been an absolute joy.

The alliance stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of music, and a call to action for a more inclusive world.

As each year passes, I discover again and again that people with special educational needs are differently-abled, rather than dis-abled.