Kerry Thompson
Changing Places Support Officer for MDUK, Disability Blogger, Activist and Ambassador
Digital, Media and Publishing
Kerry has a rare form of muscular dystrophy and is an avid campaigner on better accessibility for disabled people and their families. Kerry’s popular disability lifestyle blog is actively raising awareness on all platforms for a more accessible and equal world. Kerry has a unique and engaging way with people, offering suggestions, advice and guidance.
Kerry has been a leading campaigner for the Changing Places campaign to increase the number of facilities around the country. Securing more than 100 in Tesco stores nationwide. Kerry now works for Muscular Dystrophy UK as a Changing Places Support Officer, giving guidance and support to local authorities and trusts which have gained a share of government funding.
Kerry has engaged with her local MP and councillors on issues surrounding accessible housing and sits on the Accessible Housing Insight group and Editorial Panel for Habinteg Housing Association, plus The Ombudsman Housing Panel.
Kerry has consulted with charities and companies promoting diversity and equality, campaigns to improve services and engagement. Kerry acts as an ambassador for Purple Tuesday and AccessAble. As well as helping with their campaigns, Kerry runs a women’s group for The Pathfinders Alliance, a user-led charity group.
Kerry has done many TV and radio interviews and been published in a variety of publications.
Kerry was a finalist at The National Diversity Awards, awarded the Muscular Dystrophy Presidents Award for Campaigner of the Year, BBC Three Counties Radio People’s Diversity and Equality Award and named on the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 in 2019 and 2020.
“I do believe that we should be able to live in an inclusive world. Living an independent life of our choosing and not one chosen for us. If I can help change just one person’s life whether it’s Changing Places toilets, women’s health, better accessible housing or accessibility then I will be happy!”