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Abigail Pearson is a Lecturer in Law at Keele University's School of Law, specializing in disability rights and legal education. Her work focuses on enhancing accessibility within legal academia and broader society, particularly through her concept of 'Assurance of Rightful Access.' She holds a PhD from Keele, exploring barriers faced by disabled students in legal education, and advocates for inclusive pedagogy.
Education: Completed a Bachelor's in English Literature at the University of St Andrews, followed by the Common Professional Examination (CPE) in Law, a Master's in Law and Society (focusing on public transport accessibility), and a PhD in Law at Keele University.
Research interests center on disability integration in legal systems, human rights frameworks, and policy advocacy. Her recent work examines online brokerage platforms' impact on vulnerable groups and assisted dying legislation implications. She has secured grants for immersive disability training programs and interdisciplinary disability rights collaborations.
Awards: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Media engagements include BBC discussions on mask exemptions for disabled individuals during the pandemic. Teaching roles include modules on Disability and Human Rights, Torts, and outreach programs addressing transport accessibility.
Grants include a SEDA research grant for disability training (2019) and KISI funding for the 'Perspective Collective' project, fostering international disability rights discourse through archives and storytelling.
