Hosted by Jean Hewitt (Buro Happold) and Chris Memmott (NdC Associate)
An introduction to sensory differences and how they can be considered and supported in housing design.
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Jean is a leading practitioner in the Field of Inclusive Design having specialised in inclusive environments and accessibility for over 20 years. She has special interest in for neurodivergence design considerations and guidance standards.
Jean is technical author for PAS 6463: “Design for the Mind – Neurodiversity and the Built Environment” and longstanding member of the British Standards Institution Committee “Design of an Accessible and Inclusive Environment”.
For the past two years Jean has been the UK Government Disability and Access Ambassador focusing on the Built Environment as appointed by the Minister for Disabled People and managed by the Cabinet Office Disability Unit. The aim is to influence and drive improvements to the accessibility and quality of services and facilities for disabled people.
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Associate & Co-Founder
Uses ‘he/him’ pronouns
Chris brings extensive experience supporting change in practice in education and healthcare settings to ensure neurodivergent cultural and communication needs are understood and met. He is great at providing gentle and effective challenge to address poor practice and support services to deliver better outcomes for the neurodivergent populations they serve.
Chris is experienced in providing mentorship and development support to neurodiverse individuals who are struggling to identify and meet their own needs. He does this by sharing his own experience to give insight, identification and understanding.