Revd. Vicki Terrell, MNZM

Revd. Vicki Terrell lives with Cerebral Palsy.

Vicki grew up in Auckland, with Mount Street and Symonds St looming large in her formative years. Speech-Therapy and other activities at Dadley Foundation, going to church at St Paul’s in Symonds Street and studying at Auckland University gave her a good grounding for life.

Vicki’s long association with CCS Disability Action started in the 1960s as a client receiving Speech-Therapy and field officers’ services. The 1980s saw her become politically active in the disability movement. Vicki moved to Wellington in the 1990s and was involved in work for CCS Disability Action. She was invited to join the Local Advisory Committee in Wellington in 1999. In 2003, Vicki was asked to apply for a Field Work position in Wellington. In late 2004, she was offered a position in policy in the National Office. One of her tasks was to facilitate the National Disabled Staff group. While training for the Anglican ministry, Vicki took a break from active involvement but resumed it in 2012.

Describing disability and Christian faith as the two major strands in her life, Vicki is a Disability Community Chaplain and the Northern Elected Regional Representative to the national board. She is passionate about making the community a place where all people can flourish and reach their full potential in a world where attitudes and beliefs, as well as the built environment, are hospitable and accessible to all.

Vicki is the middle of three sisters and enjoys connecting with family and friends.