International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025.

Written By Emma Gardner
A grid of images featuring 8 speakers of different ethnicities, ages, genders and disabilities. Text reads 'Guest Speakers Available'

This year’s IDPWD (3rd December) centres on the theme “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.”

At With Not For, we live this every day, championing Disabled talent, creators and speakers who are redefining leadership across the creative industries. From inclusive production practices to authentic on-screen representation, we help brands and teams move beyond good intentions to meaningful action.

To help your teams, partners or audiences mark IDPWD this year, we’ve curated a line-up of powerful Disabled speakers and changemakers available for keynotes, panels and events.

Enquiries at bookers@withnotfor.co.uk

Emma Lines.

The UK’s #1 Disabled model using a wheelchair, speaker and advocate redefining beauty standards and representation in fashion and media, championing visibility, confidence & authentic inclusion across the industry.

Natalie-Amber is a mixed race woman with long curly dark hair. She's wearing a green suit and squatting on point in ballet shoes.

Natalie-Amber Freegard.

Model, Presenter & Crohn’s and Colitis UK Ambassador using her platform to challenge beauty standards, celebrate body diversity and amplify visibility for people with invisible and visible disabilities.

Clarke is a white man with short grey hair and dark glasses. He wears a black long sleeved top and yellow dungarees and is holding a piece of his braille artwork

Clarke Reynolds.

Visually impaired Braille artist transforming how we see and experience language through tactile art that celebrates accessibility, creativity and the power of inclusive storytelling.

Josh is a white man sitting in his power wheelchair holding an award for the Disability Power 100 2024. He wears a grey jumper, white trousers and beige scarf around his neck

Josh Wintersgill.

Entrepreneur, inventor and accessibility innovator transforming travel and tech experiences for Disabled people through lived insight and bold, practical solutions.

Isaac is a black man with short dark shaved hair. He has stubble and is wearing a white t.shirt

Isaac Harvey MBE.

Award-winning creator, speaker and advocate for Disability inclusion and accessibility, guiding global audiences with his leadership, storytelling and lived experience of breaking down barriers.

Shareena is a brown plus sized woman with dark hair. She's wearing a green leather jacket over a white shirt with green joggers, stood in front of graffiti

Shareena Emambocus.

Plus-size fashion activist and creative changemaker using her platform to empower authenticity, celebrate body diversity and build communities that embrace individuality, self-expression and inclusion in every form.

Priya is a brown woman with long dark hair, brown eyes and a nose ring. She wears a colourful kimono over a graphic tshirt

Priya Rekhi-Smith.

Brand storyteller, creative producer and Co-Founder of NYM Magazine, with 15 years’ experience leading global campaigns for brands from Cartier to Google; a compelling speaker shaping inclusive narratives and redefining how stories of disability and diversity are told.

WNF Founders, Kelly and Emma. Kelly is a white woman sitting in her powerchair, wearing a blue suit and red beret. Em is a white woman wearing a grey jacket and black trousers, stood to the right of Kelly

Kelly Gordon & Emma Gardner.

Founders of With Not For and recognised industry changemakers leading a new standard for inclusive creativity; together they share their journey of building a purpose-led business that transforms how brands engage with Disabled talent and audiences.

Emma Gardner
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