A passionate advocate for countryside accessibility, Gini was recently appointed Disability and Access Ambassador for the Countryside by the UK Cabinet Office.

In 2022, she founded the pioneering Wild with Wheels CIC after qualifying as a Disabled Forest School Leader , whilst training as an Ambassador for both the North Downs Way and Cross Channel Geopark. Bringing interactive sensory nature and local heritage tours to adults and children with disabilities and chronic conditions.

Having grown up exploring the Kent countryside on foot and horseback, Gini developed a lifelong love for circular walks and learning about nature. Since becoming reliant on wheels and learning to live with a Rare neuromuscular condition, Gini has explore Kent's challenging terrain whilst advocating for safe, inclusive outdoor spaces since 2020 and remains deeply committed to rewilding and expanding access to the natural world.

As an Outdoor Access Consultant and Disabled Group event facilitiator, Gini designed a replicable tool kit and training course to help others establish accessible nature walks nationwide. She actively tests suitable routes across the Kent Downs National Landscape and North Downs Way National Trails on her powered wheelchair.

Gini aspires to raise awareness and champion infrastructure improvements to eliminate barriers to access. As a Panel Speaker and Diverse Model, she regularly presents her insights and promotes outdoor wheelchair accessibility across print and digital media.

Drawing on 25 years of experience, Gini has established community garden, led outdoor activities and share her knowledge on native flora and fauna, Her background spans teaching and support roles with Mencap and various organisations serving young adults with learning disabilities and behavioural challenges. She also possesses experience supporting elderly individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Together, these rich, lived experiences inform her work in crafting inclusive nature opportunities for individuals with physical, sensory, neurodiverse and cognitive conditions or disabilities.

Training:

• Forest School Leader (Level 3)

• Enhanced DBS Checked for Adults and Children 

• Outdoor First Aid

• Also has a Certificate in Intensive Wellbeing Support in the Outdoors and currently studying for Certified Outdoor Mental Health Practitioner