Ann is an international specialist on the mobility needs of people with disabilities and older people.

She works with governments and transport providers worldwide on identifying barriers (of all kinds) to independent mobility and finding solutions. Her work covers all modes of public transport as well as the pedestrian environment and personal mobility.

Ann has focused on accessibility for over 30 years; until 2006 she led work in the UK Department for Transport to develop laws, policies and technical standards. She has also worked on accessibility for the United Nations, the International Transport Forum and the European Commission.