Amy Francis-Smith is a multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer, and access consultant. As a Senior Architect at Pinnegar Hayward Design and former Vice President of the Birmingham Architectural Association, she champions legislative change to enhance accessibility in the built environment. Amy advises on accessibility, policy, and design strategy. Her experience spans multiple sectors including residential, healthcare and civic spaces. She is a prominent speaker and educator, and chairs the Housing Committee for the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Disability Taskforce. Amy is a Design Council Specialist Expert, and has RIBA published works on diversity in architecture and has been celebrated as a RIBAJ Rising Star.