Emma O’Brien has 25 years experience working in the Intellectual Disability Sector. With deep knowledge and experience of the needs of people with intellectual disabilities she has worked in Day services and Residential services as a Social Care Worker and in Management positions. More recently she has worked in the area of Special Education as a trainer and facilitator and has 15 years experience in Adult Education. Emma has degrees in both Social Studies and Media Studies. Continuous professional development theoretically underpin her work.