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I am a lecturer in Construction Technology, Live Build and Making Projects on the BA Interior and Spatial Design course at Camberwell. This role involves establishing live projects with community partners, embedding more technical and making skills into the BA curriculum. I also
My background is in architecture working on live, collaborative projects. In addition to teaching I work as a programme manager for an award-winning social enterprise, MATT+FIONA, and as a lecturer in construction, making, and live projects on the BA Interior and Spatial Design Course at UAL. These experiences have solidified my belief in the transformative power of live build and making as tools for learning, engagement, and empowerment.
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Lucy, I might be daft but I can’t find the comment button on your blog posts, so will leave one here!
Blog 1: I really liked Christine Sun Kim’s video so thank you for sharing that additional link. The idea of ownership and visibility is really interesting when thinking about disability… who owns the responsibility for making our teaching accessible? Legally, it is ‘the university’, but of course the responsibility should be ours as individual lecturers. In your case, thinking about physical spaces, I wonder if you’re also reflecting on how we are designing spaces for neurodivergent users or other forms of disability that may be non-visible? It would be interesting to know whether those questions come up in your teaching and if those considerations were made when you were planning your inclusivity workshop.
Hi Lucy, Your blog on disability-inclusive practices is very insightful. Ade’s parallels between the BLM and Paralympic movements are eye-opening, and your reflection on the fire escape policy for wheelchair users is powerful. I agree Christine Sun Kim’s experiences as a deaf artist highlight the real impact of accessibility, and your discussion on Chay’s intersectional challenges is compelling. I appreciate your thoughtful approach to inclusive design in your teaching, especially the workshop on public bathroom design. Your commitment to making teaching and spaces more inclusive is inspiring.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I’m glad you found the blog on disability-inclusive practices insightful. Ade’s parallels between the BLM and Paralympic movements indeed provide a powerful perspective on intersectional advocacy. The fire escape policy for wheelchair users is a critical issue, and I’m pleased that it resonated with you.
Hi Lucy, your blog on faith considerations in inclusive practices is thought-provoking and highlights crucial gaps in our current system. Your reflection on religious observances and the lack of adequate prayer spaces, especially during Ramadan, underscores a significant issue. Your idea to extend calendar considerations to include other religious dates is excellent. The statistics you provided on religious diversity at UAL strengthen your argument for more inclusive facilities. I appreciate your proactive approach and the practical solutions you propose.
Thank you for your kind words and for engaging with my blog on faith considerations in inclusive practices. I’m glad to hear that you found the discussion thought-provoking and the statistics on religious diversity at UAL impactful.
Addressing the gaps in our current system, such as the lack of adequate prayer spaces and consideration for religious observances like Ramadan, is indeed crucial. Extending calendar considerations to include other religious dates is a step towards making our university environment more inclusive for all students.