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Inclusive Education actions for Disability History Month

Make a pledge and schedule 30 minutes each week for the next four weeks to take practical action on disability inclusion.


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Published on 17 Oct 2025 Last updated on 17 Oct 2025

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:

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):

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:

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: