Personal profile
Areas of Expertise
May Gauntlett is a dedicated adaptive fashion specialist and disability researcher currently working on the Disability Access in Laboratory Environments (DALE) Project. With a strong focus on disability inclusivity and sustainability, May's work aims to reshape the fashion landscape, ensuring that clothing is accessible to all individuals, encompassing the importance of enclothment and self-identity. Their journey is driven by a deep personal connection to their disabilities, as it braces creativity and individuality to transform how adaptive fashion is perceived. Through their work, May combines innovative design techniques with rigorous research, paving the way for vibrant and functional clothing that celebrates diversity and empowers individuals to express their unique styles.
Academic Background
May has pursued a degree in Fashion with a foundation year at Norwich University of the Arts. They are working towards completing Level 1 of their BSL studies, deepening their understanding of disability inclusion development.
They are currently developing their research skills As a research associate on the Disability Access in Laboratory Environments (DALE)Project with the aim to complete a PhD In disability in Fashion in the future.