Expert by Experience Accessibility Consultant | Aideen Blackborough

Real-world insight. Professional expertise. Practical Impact.

I provide Expert by Experience (EbE) advisory support to organisations that want to design services, environments and policies that genuinely work for disabled people.

My work combines lived experience of disability with professional expertise in accessibility, inclusion, training and consultancy – helping organisations move beyond compliance and towards meaningful, workable change.

This is not about storytelling.
It’s about improving systems, decisions and outcomes.

What does Expert by Experience mean?

Expert by Experience input brings practical, real-world insight into how policies, environments and services are experienced by disabled people in everyday life.

As an EbE advisor, I offer:

• Insight grounded in lived experience, not assumptions
• Constructive challenge that strengthens decision making
• Early input that helps prevent costly or reputational damage
• Clear, actionable feedback

My approach is collaborative, solution focused and rooted in professional practice.

How organisations can use my EbE support

I work with organisations in a range of ways, including:

• Advisory panels and steering groups
• Accessibility and inclusion strategy development
• Policy reviews
• Accessibility Audits or service design input
• Research and consultation projects
• Communication and public-facing materials
• Staff training, reflection and discussion sessions

EbE input can be provided as stand-alone support or integrated alongside accessibility audits, training or consultancy work.

How EbE support is delivered

EbE advisory services can be provided through:

• One-off consultations
• Project-based input
• Ongoing advisory or retainer arrangements
• Remote or in person support

I work flexibly to fit your needs, timelines and budgets.

Why work with me?

Alongside lived experience of disability, I bring:

• Professional experience in accessibility and inclusion consultancy
• A strong understanding of education, public sector and community settings
• A practical, systems-focused approach
• Experience supporting organisations to translate insight into action
• Confidence working with leadership teams, staff groups and stakeholders

My role is to help organisations make better, more inclusive decisions — informed by lived experience and grounded in reality.

Fees and enquiries

EbE advisory work is priced based on scope, duration and organisational size.
Project-based and ongoing support options are available.

If you’d like to discuss how Expert by Experience input could support your work, please get in touch.