Steve Waters from Teach Well Toolkit talks to Elly Chapple on 23rd February 2026.

Elly Chapple is a writer, TEDx speaker, trainer, and advocate for human-first systems across education, care, business, and policy. Holding an honours degree in Human Resource Management and the Psychology of Human Communication, she initially worked in business strategy and relationship development before shifting her focus to inclusive practice and lived-experience leadership.

For nearly twenty years, she has walked alongside her eldest daughter, Ella — a Deafblind young woman whose life and wisdom have profoundly shaped Elly’s purpose and voice. Through their shared journey, she has challenged narratives that continue to marginalise difference and has advocated for environments where everyone is valued and has a seat at the table.

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