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University Celebrates UK Disability History Month

The University is celebrating UK Disability History Month throughout November and December. This year the theme is Livelihood and Employment. A variety of events will be hosted throughout the month the to increase awareness of disability and promote disability equality.

The winning image, created by Melissa Allada, is a textile piece that raises awareness about sensory overwhelm and coping methods to reduce it. Inspired by her own sensory blanket, the piece is weighted with pockets of air to provide comfort and pressure. Its tactile elements of raised yarn and different stitches can be picked or pulled apart. Often overlooked, it brings attention to hypersensitivity to textures, fabrics, and temperature that can affect many in their daily lives.

UK Disability History Month Art Competition winning entry created by Melissa Allada.

Disability History Month Launch Event as part of the Arts and Humanities Festival on 14 November at 18:00 Click here to register for this event.

Disability and Neurodivergence in Public Engagement Event 20 November 13:30-15:00 Click here to find out more or register for this event.

Neurodivergence Safe Listening Space open to staff and PGRs on 28 November at 14:00 Click here to register for the Safe Listening Space

Flag raising ceremony to mark UKDHM at 09:30 on 21 November. This will be in the Jubilee Plaza, the square between the Hartley Library and building 32 and 85.

Disability Safe Listening Space open to staff and PGRs on 4 December at 13:00. Register here for the Safe Listening Space.

Staff and PGRs who identify as disabled or neurodivergent are welcome to join the UoS Disability and Neurodivergence Staff Network by emailing Network Chair Libby Barton via [email protected].

To find out more about Disability Equality at the University visit the Equality Diversity and Inclusion SharePoint site.

 
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