Disability History Month Event: Access All Areas: Past, Present, and Future

Join us for an event showcasing and celebrating the achievements of disabled individuals, on Tuesday 3 December in the new Student Life Centre.  

UK Disability History Month, which runs from 14 November - 20 December, is an annual observance of the history of the disability rights movement, paired with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday 3 December. 

The University's Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion team, alongside the Students' Union Disability Liberation Rep, will be hosting an event on Tuesday 3 December, 10 am and 2 pm in the Student Life Centre within Ambika Paul (MD) Building, to showcase and celebrate the achievements of disabled individuals. 

Join us for “Access All Areas: Past, Present, and Future” an event dedicated to celebrating and advancing disability inclusion. This event will bring together students, academics, professional services staff and advocates to explore the rich history, current challenges, and future opportunities in the realm of accessibility. Through inspiring talks from both staff and students to share experiences, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to foster a more inclusive environment in their communities and beyond.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of a movement that champions accessibility for all. Whether you’re a student, professional, or ally, “Access All Areas” promises to be an enlightening and empowering experience. Join us in shaping a more inclusive future!

In the meantime, take the chance to visit the UK's first Higher Education Cubbie, installed within the new Student Centre. Speak to a member of the Student Life desk to showcase the immersive sensory space that helps regulate sensory stress through professional, tailor made programs.

The event will include, but not limited to:

• Speak to someone at the University regarding the Assistive Technology that is available to you, including training on how this can be used and accessed.
• Careers support. Discuss with a careers advisor the support that is available to you, including employment and hints/tips of what to do to improve your chances of getting into employment.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing practitioners – Speak with one of our practitioner team about registering, and the support available to you.
• Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion team – Speak to an advisor on the support available at University, and find out more about DSA, including making an application.
• Students Union – The SU Disability Liberation Rep will be in attendance to share the exciting activities and societies available to you, but also offer advice and guidance to you during your studies.
• Reviewing the past and present changes, and the people behind these
  • Equality Act
  • Showcasing specific authors
• Podcast and Blogs by Julian Gwinnett - Student involvement encouraged
• Shared experiences from staff and students
• Equipment to showcase lived experiences
  • Vision goggles
  • Cubbie
  • Book-share of specific authors and books available from your library
  • Braille Lego
  • Lego activity
  • Mindfulness frame of minds
  • VR 'Notes on Blindness' experience
  • Experiences of hearing loss simulation
  • Campaigns
  • Sign-up to an advisory group or society
  • Sensory equipment

There will also be biscuits, chocolate, tea and coffee while stocks last!

We hope that you are able to take the time to join us for the event.  

Students can access support and information about the Student Life Center at wlv.ac.uk/student-life.