Disabled Students UK

Using disabled-led expertise to improve accessibility in Higher Education. Moving to Bluesky:

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

📢 Join us on Tuesday 17 June, 13:00–14:30 BST for an online event in partnership with @Policy_Connect, exploring pathways into disability policy and how to influence meaningful change.

[BCUsupport @BCUsupport]

Calling all disabled students! 🔊Shape the future of accessibility by completing the Annual #DisabledStudentSurvey. Your voice matters! Join over 1000 fellow students and make a difference: https://t.co/JOoalU9Y7A . #DisabledStudents #Accessibility #Disability

[Swansea University Transcription Centre @SUTranscription]

Mae'r Arolwg Blynyddol 2025 @ChangeDisabled yn fyw! Dyma'r arolwg mwyaf ar hygyrchedd prifysgolion hyd yma ac mae wedi cael ei greu gan fyfyrwyr anabl ar gyfer myfyrwyr anabl. Arolwg yn cau ddiwedd mis Gorffennaf: https://t.co/bnw7VkSz6D #Hygyrchedd #Anabledd #FeedbackFriday

[Swansea University Transcription Centre @SUTranscription]

The Annual @ChangeDisabled Survey 2025 is live! This is the largest survey into university accessibility to date and has been created by disabled students for disabled students. Survey closes at the end of July: https://t.co/bnw7VkSz6D #Accessibility #Disability #FeedbackFriday

[Bounce Black @bounceblackorg]

📢🎓UK students w/ disabilities, chronic illness, mental health conditions or neurodivergence: the @ChangeDisabled #DisabledStudentSurvey is now OPEN! Share your story. Create real change.
🔗https://t.co/IAomflRogI

#BlackAndDisabled #AccessibilityMatters #NeurodivergentAndBlack

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

📢 Join the Disabled Leaders Network for an empowering session on Advocating for Change!

Lucy, a member from the DLN, will be offering her insights and practical advice on pushing for change, particularly within universities and higher education.

[Anna Freed 🍉 @anna_susan_f]

It was great to rep @ChangeDisabled at @Wonkhe’s Secret Life of Students Event yesterday, chatting with Abi Hamer from EHRC.

On a day when an awful green paper for disabled people was released, it was inspiring to see so many in HE eager to improve things for disabled students.

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

Amy is one of the experts sharing their insights on workplace adjustments, the Disability Confident Scheme, and key support pathways at our upcoming Access to Work event later this Month.

[Dr Felicity McGeown @mckee_felicity]

I'm speaking later today for @ChangeDisabled
at the Higher Education Policy forum conference
@wfpevents “Next steps for supporting disabled students in Higher Education”.

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

📢 Join us for two free public events!

The Disabled Leaders Network invites you to two open events designed to empower and inform.

Whether you're navigating the workplace or passionate about advocacy, these sessions are for you!

#DisabledLeadersNetwork

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

We look forward to supporting the participating institutions in implementing meaningful, lasting change. 3/3

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

This initiative is a crucial step in embedding student-led insights into concrete interventions. At Disabled Students UK we know that the most effective interventions are those grounded in the lived realities of disabled students, and... 1/3

[University of Plymouth @PlymUni]

Disabled students to shape national guidance on disability support 🦽🧑‍🦯https://t.co/K83geSpunW

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

we are proud to bring our expertise to this project. Through our consulting work with universities, non-profits, regulators, and researchers, we help ensure that policies and practices are not just well-intentioned, but truly effective. 2/3

[OIA @oiahe]

This webinar includes an introduction to the OIA’s complaint scheme and our remit, and explains how we look at complaints. We will also highlight key documents like the GPF, and other useful resources including our toolkits and case summaries.

https://t.co/zXbJYbniRQ

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

Applications Now Open! 🚨

For the first time, we are excited to welcome new applications for the Disabled Leaders Network - a groundbreaking community for emerging disabled leaders passionate about driving change 🌟

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

Learn how to implement the results of the 2024 Annual Disabled Student Survey this Thursday: https://t.co/MHOpkWKXEZ

[DisabledLeadersNetwork @DisabledLN]

Our friends at @ChangeDisabled, along with @SnowdonTrust have released their 2024 Access Insights Report on the lives of disabled students.

The Report suggests that finding support while at university is becoming easier, but we still have a long way to go.

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

Did you know you can use the Annual Disabled Student Survey to advocate for change within your own institution? Join our event on Thursday 2pm to learn how, exclusively for members of our disabled student community: https://t.co/0G9DoMhHic

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

Join us to learn more about the 2024 Annual Disabled Student Survey this January:

16th Jan we talk advocacy for disabled students, accessed though: https://t.co/0G9DoMh9sE

30th Jan we describe next steps for staff, accessed through: https://t.co/MHOpkWKpPr

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

NEW today on Wonkhe: A detailed national dataset on the disabled student experience paints a bleak picture of progress on enabling access to education. Jim Dickinson tries to find the light. https://t.co/dXSmFGyrkz

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

Volunteer as a Community Officer with Disabled Students UK!

Help play a vital role in our Community work for disabled students. 5 hours/week, fully remote.

Read below for more information...

Apply now by emailing your CV or questions to [email protected]