About

Emma Briggs is an experienced disability consultant who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Based in the North East of England. Emma works with a range of disabled clients and their families in order to help them progress in mainstream education.

Emma has experienced and overcome many challenges in bother her personal and professional life. She has been through the education system and as a result of her attendance, has helped to shape and change many different schools including the attitudes within them.

Emma graduated from University education with:

  • A BA Honours Degree
  • A MA Degree in History
  • A MA Degree in Museum and Heritage Management

Following her graduation, Emma decided to use her experiences to help other disabled people in the same position that she was several years ago. Over the last few years Emma has also worked with a number of groups, organisations and businesses to improve standards when dealing with disabled people.

Emma now lives independently and she has gained an excellent understanding of the social care system which she passes on to her clients. Emma works alongside social workers and special needs co-ordinators to ensure that her clients receive the best possible support.

Emma is also passionate about helping the parents and families of disabled students in order to provide reassurance and the confidence that their child can achieve great things with the right support. Emma achieved her remarkable results on her own and she feels that other students should not have to overcome many of the barriers that she encountered on their own.