UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is just around the corner (16 November–16 December), where the lives of people with a disability are celebrated and disablism is challenged to achieve equality.
This year at the University, as we approach the month, you can learn how to support our disabled community on campus and beyond, take part in a competition, and get insight from those who have entered the workplace with a disability, specific learning difference or long-term health condition.
It’s Everyone’s Journey – Department for Transport behaviour campaign
Using public transport can be more challenging for disabled people, but small changes from other passengers could make a big difference. That is why the University bus service is encouraging our community to join others and make small changes such as:
- Being prepared to give up a disabled/priority seat when on board.
- Being prepared to help each other on board.
- Keeping the noise down when you are on the phone or listening to music.
Visit the Unilink bus website to read more about how they are making transport more inclusive.
Disability and Employability Careers event
Date: Thursday 3 November 2022, 14:00-16:00
Venue: Building 100, Room 7011, Highfield Campus (there is also an option to attend virtually for those who would prefer to join online).
Join the annual event to hear directly from a range of speakers about their own experiences in the world of work.
The panel will provide personal insights of either working with a disability or supporting others in the workplace so you can find out how employers could support your transition into working life.
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and to talk individually to the speakers, including:
- Robert Hunter from City Disabilities
- Clive Loseby from Access by Design
- David Powell from Springboard Media
Please see the Disability and Employability Careers event on MyCareer for further information and to book your place. If have any questions or need to request any adjustments to enable you to join the event, please email the Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise Team or call +44 (0)23 8059 3501.
UK Disability History Month art competition
Take part in a competition – open to both students and staff – where the winning art will be used as part of the University–wide campaign to celebrate the month. The deadline to express your interest is this Friday (28 October) before midday. Catch up with SUSSED news to find out more about the UK Disability History Month art competition.