Organisations increasingly need to communicate about disability and neurodivergence accurately, respectfully and inclusively. Getting this right takes more than generic DEI language or a quick accessibility check.
I bring together professional communication expertise and lived experience of disability and neurodivergence to help organisations create content, resources and conversations that are clear, accurate and meaningful to the people they are intended to reach.
Why my work may be helpful for you:
Whether you need support developing new content, strengthening existing communications, or bringing lived-experience insight into a project, there are good reasons to seek specialist input on disability and neurodivergence.
Disability affects around 1.3 billion people globally. Yet many organisations still struggle to communicate about disability and neurodivergence in ways that are accurate, respectful, and inclusive.
Accessibility is also increasingly expected by employees, customers, and communities, as well as being a legal requirement in many countries.
You don’t need to become a disability or neurodiversity expert yourself. You need access to someone who can bring specialist knowledge and lived experience to the project.
What makes my approach different?
There are many talented writers, editors, speakers and consultants you could work with. What I bring is a combination of professional communication expertise, subject matter expertise and lived experience.
My work goes beyond applying general communication or accessibility principles to disability-related work. It is informed by years of writing, editing and speaking about these subjects, alongside my own lived experience and ongoing engagement with disability and neurodivergence communities.
That means I can help you consider not only whether something is technically accessible or factually accurate, but how it is likely to be understood, experienced and received by the people you’re trying to reach.
Why lived experience can strengthen your work
Lived experience can bring perspectives that aren’t always captured by research, professional guidance or general accessibility principles. It can help identify assumptions, gaps and blind spots in how disability and neurodivergence are understood and communicated.
But lived experience isn’t a single or universal perspective, and it isn’t a substitute for research or other forms of expertise. My approach recognises both its value and its limitations, while drawing on a range of perspectives wherever appropriate.
In this short video, I explain what lived experience means in practice, how it can contribute to disability-related writing and professional work, and why recognising its limits is just as important as recognising its value.
Sound like something you need?
Below, you can explore the ways I currently work with organisations. I also work on ongoing projects, providing specialist neurodiversity input across content, communications, training and workplace initiatives.
Disability and neurodiversity-informed writing
I help organisations create content that is not only clear and accessible but also trusted by disabled audiences.
Language matters when discussing disability, and I pay close attention to how different communities are described and framed.
Lived experience is central to my work, alongside research and interviews with people who have relevant lived experience. This helps me reflect a range of perspectives rather than a single narrative.
I usually work through a collaborative editorial process, with revisions and feedback built into pre-publication stages. Clear briefs and requirements help ensure the strongest possible outcome.
What clients say about my writing:
When Kayti Christan was The Good Trade‘s senior editor, she edited my work more than once. She said that:
Rosemary always delivers her work on time and is quick with communication. She’s a talented and professional writer whom I would recommend to any editor.
Want to see samples of my writing?
Disability and neurodiversity-informed editing
I help strengthen existing content so it reflects disability communities accurately while remaining accessible and engaging.
My work focuses on respectful representation of disabled people. Language choices matter, and I work to ensure content reflects disability communities with accuracy and dignity.
My editorial process begins with questions about your goals for the content. This helps me understand context before providing tailored feedback and guidance throughout the project.
For example, I supported writing instructor Melanie Sexton in developing website copy she felt confident publishing. My feedback focused on improving flow, clarity, and tone. Melanie Sexton is a writing instructor who hired me to support her in producing her website copy.
Here’s what she had to say about how my feedback helped make the finished product particularly good:
This is just a quick one for now to say I love what you did with it! It seems to flow so much better to me. All your suggestions make sense, and I’m revising to address them.
Do you want to see samples of my past editing projects?
Accessible disability and neurodiversity speaking.
I help audiences move beyond awareness towards practical understanding.
I speak at events, panels, and workshops on disability and neurodiversity, with a focus on clear, accessible communication.
My talks are designed for organisations and audiences who want to move beyond general awareness of neurodiversity and develop more precise, respectful ways of talking about disability in practice.
I am available for in-person and virtual events, including panel discussions, solo talks, and Q&As.
For example, I spoke alongside Carlota Berlanga Fernández, Krystal-Bella Shaw, and Jessica Squires at an event hosted by Reach plc, facilitated by Natasha Whitehurst. After the event, Natasha said that:
We had the pleasure of hosting Rosemary Richings, Carlota Berlanga Fernández, Krystal-Bella Shaw, and Jessica Squires, as we explored the topic of neurodiversity with our leaders at Reach plc. I felt really proud to facilitate such an important discussion with 4 phenomenal people and definitely learnt so much.
Want to learn more about my speaking work?
Starting rates
I work primarily on a fixed-fee, project basis rather than charging hourly. The starting rates below are provided to help organisations plan their budgets.
Prices are shown as approximate starting rates in multiple currencies for convenience. As exchange rates fluctuate, final quotations will be provided in your preferred currency at the time of booking.
- Writing: from £220 / CAD 410 / USD 300 / €260 per article or web page
- Editing: From £300 / CAD 550 / USD 400 / €350 per article or web page
- Speaking: From £400 / CAD 690 / USD 500 / €470 per event
Larger projects, including guides, reports, educational resources and organisational projects, are scoped and priced separately according to the deliverables and level of involvement required.
How I work
I work primarily through email and written communication, with calls used to discuss projects once we’ve established that there’s a suitable piece of work to move forward with.
If you’re interested in working with me, please email me with some details about the project, including what you need, your timeframe and budget where available.
Once we’ve established that I’m a good fit and agreed that you’d like to work together, I’m happy to arrange one short call to discuss the brief, priorities and any questions before I get started.
For most projects, I’ll then work independently from the agreed brief and keep communication by email. I don’t usually require further calls or regular meetings, unless something urgent or unexpected comes up.
Before work begins, please confirm:
- The agreed deliverables and scope
- The deadline or project schedule
- The fee and payment terms
- What is included in the project
- The agreed feedback or revision process
I work well from a clear brief and can take responsibility for getting on with the work without regular meetings or calls.
