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Kate Whittlesey

Kate Whittlesey

Head of Education at The Access Hub, SEND consultant and former SENCO supporting schools, MATs, and local authorities across the UK.

Jul 30, 2026

RachelHOST
0:58
So what does accessibility really mean when we're talking about neurodivergent children and young people?
1:04
Well, It's a massive question, isn't it? And it's one of those that really drives the heart of what we all do for our careers, our livelihoods, but also what actually means an awful lot to us about our daily lives.
1:18
And I think one of the biggest misunderstandings around accessibility is that if you ask most people, what does accessibility mean? Straight away, they picture a wheelchair or a lift or wider doorways, et cetera.
1:32
And those things, yeah, they're absolutely essential, but Thankfully, society has become much better at recognising those more physical barriers.
1:41
But when we're talking about neurodivergent children and young people, accessibility is something that's so much broader than that.
1:47
And in so many ways, it's less visible.
1:50
It really is.

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35:35
So we're also catering for that, which is a really important point.

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