Dr. Josephine Claxton-Richardson

Dr. Josephine Claxton-Richardson is an educator, researcher, and disability advocate with extensive experience across education, social care, and leadership. Her work focuses on autism, disability inclusion, and culturally responsive practice within Caribbean and African-diaspora communities.

She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and brings an evidence-informed, systems-focused perspective to public education, media engagement, and community dialogue. Her contributions draw on research, professional practice, and community-based initiatives that address stigma, access to services, and the need for culturally grounded systems of support.

Grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience as a parent, Dr. Claxton-Richardson offers a reflective and credible voice in discussions around resilience, advocacy, and accountability. She is committed to promoting informed public conversations that amplify family voices, challenge silence, and advance dignity-centred approaches to disability and inclusion across the Caribbean