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Disability History Month is held in the UK every November and December, and is for everyone.
This year, we are hosting a diverse set of events celebrating the theme of Disability History Month – In Our Words. Events include awareness workshops, screenings, exhibitions, discussions and talks.
We invite students, staff and members of the public to take part in our programme, whether by attending events, engaging with communities or joining conversations that matter.
Throughout Disability History Month, the Library is celebrating and sharing its collection on Disability, Childhood and Youth.
Come and connect with a host of local support organisations.
Join the Staff Disability+ and Allies Network for a lived experience talk from Louise Smith on life after stroke.
Imagine follows teacher Ian as he helps his visually impaired students navigate the world through sound, intuition and imagination. Age rating: PG
Practise your conversational English with students from all over the world and from all our campuses. The theme for the discussion is disability awareness and lived experiences.
Join a lived experience talk about the link between suicide ideation and neurodiversity for information, anecdotes and ideas about how we can support each other.
Our D/deaf Awareness session aims to foster a deeper understanding of D/deaf individuals, including language, communication methods and social norms.
This session will provide an overview of blind awareness and the various types of sight loss. It will focus on strategies to support visually impaired students and promote inclusivity.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about creating accessible digital content.
A relaxed film night celebrating disability representation through cinema. Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution follows a group of disabled young people and their journey to activism and adulthood.
Purple Sock Day is a national campaign that highlights the importance of recognising and celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities. It also encourages conversations around accessibility, understanding and equality.
The charity Daisy's Dream are leading this Bereavement Awareness Session, offering insight into their work and their bereavement training.