Inclusive Education actions for Disability History Month

For Disability History Month we are asking our staff to take a maximum of 30 minutes a week for learning and development around disability inclusion.

Week 1 – READ (5 mins)

Take a moment to read this powerful WonkHE blog by a research student reflecting on disability inclusion in higher education:

• Real inclusion is there for the taking | WonkHE

Week 2 – WATCH (6 mins)

Watch last year’s impactful Let’s Talk Education conversation featuring Professor Julian Chaudhuri (PVC Education), Isobel Shone (Chair of the Disability Action Group), and Steven Lawrence (Deputy Director for Student Access and Success):

• Let’s Talk Education: Disability History Month 2024

Week 3 – COMPLETE (30 mins)

Refresh your understanding by completing the updated Disability Awareness training. It covers key aspects of the Equality Act 2010 and our responsibilities around disability inclusion:

• Staff training on equality, diversity and inclusion

Week 4 – EXPLORE (10 mins)

Discover the tools and support available from the University’s Assistive Technology team — useful for both staff and students to boost productivity and accessibility:

• Assistive Technology and Workshops