1.3 billion people globally are disabled. So, you want a fair and realistic representation of disabled people.
Since it is the law in several countries to prioritize accessibility, disability-friendliness is part of doing business.
Although you are not an expert in this area, you want to be an inclusive place to work, shop, or visit.
Many organizations struggle to communicate about disability and neurodiversity in ways that are accurate, respectful, and inclusive. I help fill that gap with lived experience insight and clear, audience‑focused content.
Why lived experience matters:
Many organizations want to communicate about disability and neurodiversity accurately, respectfully, and without stereotypes — but it’s harder than it looks. You don’t need guesswork or generic DEI language. You need lived experience and communication expertise. That’s where I come in.
In this short video, I explain how lived experience informs my work as a writer and why disabled voices matter when creating disability-related content:
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Below, you can choose one of three options to view the service offering that best fits your needs.
Disability lived experience-informed writing for web and print publications.
I write with a focus on accessibility and fair representation of disabled people. 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.
Example of typical editorial work outcomes:
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.
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Want to see samples of my writing?
Disability lived experience-informed editing.
I specialize in digital disability and neurodiversity resources, with a focus on accessibility, clarity, and 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 that 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.
Sound like something you need help with?
Do you want to see samples of my past editing projects?
Speaking: virtual and in-person
I speak at events, panels, and workshops on disability and neurodiversity, with a focus on clear, accessible communication and lived experience-informed understanding.
My talks are designed for organizations 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.
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Want to learn more about my speaking work?
