Dianne-Dominique Theakstone

University of Stirling

Dr Dianne-Dominique Theakstone is a research fellow at the University of Stirling working on the ‘Intersectional Stigma and Place-based Aging’ (ISPA) project.

Dianne is a qualified social worker, has experience in academic, public, private and third sector environments and is involved in adult accessibility issues around accessible/adaptive housing.  Dianne’s lived experience of disablement drives her passion for enabling others to access independent living, particularly through her role as trustee with Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, as well as Horizon Housing.