Background Infomation
Due to an injury at birth, I have limited use of my left arm.
This insight into the world of disability, from such a young age, has shaped my way of thinking, my lifestyle and my career.
From age 14-21, I swam for Great Britain's Paralympic Swim team and my highlights include competing at the 2008 Paralympic Games and winning a silver & bronze medal at the IPC Swimming World Championships.
Following my unplanned retirement from elite level sport, due to injury, I continued to work in my specialist area, on disability sports events around the world.
Proven Skillset (over two decades)
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Knowledge of laws for people with disabilities
- Knowledge of how to empathise and communicate with people with disabilities
Career Highlights include:
- 2008 PParalympic Games Beijing - competitor
- 2012 Paralympic Games, London - reporter
- 2014 Winter Paralympic Games, Sochi - reporter
- 2016 Paralympic Games, Rio - reporter
- 2018-2020 Working as a consultant for The Ability People
educating business on the benefits of an inclusive workplace
- 2018-2020 Working as a consultant for The Ability People
eliminating unconscious bias through workshops and team days
Why should you hire me?
I am the right person for the job because I am one of the few (and lucky) people who can say their work does not feel like a job or a chore, it is a lifestyle choice. Because of this, my work efforts are full of passion and true dedication. Also, I have both personal and professional experiences in this role, giving me more relevance and empathy than other candidates.
Please contact me for more information or check out my Linkedin account below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-latham/