Alicia Gough

Alicia Gough is thirty-five years old and lives with her parents near Chester. She was born with a physical disability, cerebral palsy. Her supportive family have always encouraged her to lead a full and active life. With charm, a sense of humour and a sunny friendliness, Alicia has always fought against the stereotyping of disability, determined from an early age to be listened to, to achieve educational and physical challenges, to show emphatically that those with a disability can enjoy interesting, purposeful lives. She has always expressed her feelings, thoughts and ideas through her poetry and stories and writing.