Roxy Murray aka Roxanne Murray

In the past 18 months, I’ve embarked on a transformative journey, achieving milestones that reflect my unwavering passion for empowering disabled individuals, particularly those from the LGBTQIA+ community. I’ve delivered numerous style talks, encouraging the embrace of mobility aids as extensions of self-expression and empowerment. My mission has been to show the world that style can be a powerful tool for enhancing lifestyle and movement, regardless of physical abilities.

I’ve championed adaptable fashion, gaining recognition in prestigious media outlets such as Vogue UK and Disability Review Magazine. My voice has resonated at significant public speaking events, including Naidex and Disability Expo, where I’ve advocated for fashion that caters to everyone, emphasising the necessity for inclusive designs. Fashion, to me, isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a medium to highlight the urgent need for improved disability inclusion and diversity in the NHS, the medical industry, and fashion shows.

Modelling, hosting, and podcasting on often-overlooked subjects like sexuality and disability, I’ve partnered with ground breaking organisations such as Para Pride, G-Spot, Undressing Disability and Hot Octopus. My collaboration with Channel 5 on the show “Adults Only Sexual Healing” has brought these vital conversations into the mainstream.

Leading style resource workshops, I’ve turned style into activism for the disabled and queer community in partnership with G(end)er Swap. My work with the NHS and pharmaceutical companies aims to foster greater equity and diversity in research and services, focusing on ethnic diversity and LGBTQIA+ representation. I’ve contributed to shaping pregnancy and sexual health services for people with multiple sclerosis, ensuring they are inclusive and comprehensive.

Consulting on PPI studies, I’ve strived to refine language and remove barriers to care and participation for those with MS. My keynote talks across Europe have focused on fostering greater EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in medical studies, pushing for systemic changes that benefit everyone.

When I started, the advice I received was simple yet profound: be yourself, and your passion and love will shine through. This has been my guiding principle. I’m driven by the desire to ensure no one in the disability community feels as isolated and underrepresented as I once did. My journey with MS was challenging, stripping me of my style and identity, especially when I began using mobility aids.

I found that no one was discussing issues that mattered to me—style, sexual pleasure, and disabled joy for queer and ethnically diverse people. I sought to break these taboos, to create a space where our experiences and voices are not only heard but celebrated.

Belief in our experiences is powerful. Sharing them can reshape the future of the disability community. There’s no timeline for achievements, and no one else’s success should deter you from your path. Your unique perspective is invaluable. Approach your journey with kindness and love it’s the most impactful way to make a difference.