Jane Simpson

Jane is a chartered Architect and registered NRAC access consultant on the National Register of Access Consultants, and director of her own company

She has over 30 years’ experience in inclusion providing advice on a broad range of issues, often clarifying complex aspects of equality legislation. Her breadth of her knowledge, includes, training of professionals and projects including, refurbishment, listed buildings and new build projects.

As a leading expert in inclusion, she works on all sectors, recent clients and projects include The National Gallery, Manchester City Council’s £300m refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Town hall, client advisor, expert witness, premier football clubs, House of Lords, several hospitals, master planning projects, advising Sport England, numerous educational settings (all ages), as well as residential schemes nationwide.

She has contributed to the development of Inclusive Design Practices and standards, nationally and internationally. Jane is a member of the Selwyn Goldsmith Awards Judging Panel and contributes to the Royal Institute of British Architects including, as a Specialist Practice Advisor on Access, representing them on various committees such as the British Standard Institute, the International Union of Architects Region 1 Architecture for All Work Group; and advises on issues pertaining to Regulations and Standards, Equality and Equity and Continual Professional Development.