Keele Disability Soc

A new society @keeleuniversity to support, spread awareness and connect those with invisible and visible disabilities of all kinds🌻

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

#TouretteAwarenessDay #Tourettes

@DanLayKeeleSU @KeeleActivities

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

Hi guys, we’ll be around tomorrow (27/09/22) for the second day of freshers fair. Feel free to come say hi and ask us any questions you have about IDK, what we do, and what we have planned 😊 @ Keele SU https://t.co/v0YPnQGn6z

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

Congratulations to everyone who got their results today! IDK looks forward to meeting you and offering support to disabled students. In the meantime feel free to check out our social media, KeeleSU page, or email us with any questions.
@ [email protected]

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

@JulieH_Psyc @JDisSoc @PippaR5 @EmHaz_Psy All too true! Hope for change and improvement!

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

@ChangeDisabled @UofGlasgow Keele Uni extended exams for everyone but didn’t provide extensions for disabled students or any other students who would usually have exam support e.g. single parents, students with caring responsibilities or any kind of disability. Keele SU and IDK have raised this with Keele

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

We did a lot behind the scenes last semester but we are here for you, so we want to know what you want us to do this semester!
Let us know in the comments below!

[Disabled Students UK @ChangeDisabled]

On Saturday DSUK is hosting its first meeting for Disabled Students' Officers and other disabled student leaders. Do join us at https://t.co/jNkQQmn1x0
@DIVA_UAL @keeledisability @NUSDSC @headupuk @CambridgeDSC @OxfordDisCam @VisibleUnseenUK

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you're doing well🎄💛we wanted to do what we felt was a very important post about being #disabled at #Christmas2020 🎅 please leave any thoughts, experiences or questions below, and we can't wait to see you soon! Love your IDK committee🌻💛x

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

Join us on Tuesday from 7pm on our Teams channel for a chance to meet others and make some new friends. Sign up for free on the SU website (https://t.co/etZMXRjBQJ) and we can add you to the channel! Feel free to drop in and out as you feel comfortable.

#keele #disability

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

A lot of the responses we had from our survey was that people were unsure how to contact Disability and Dyslexia Support.
To phone DDS - [phone]
To email DDS - [email protected]

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

Long term health condition such as cancer or HIV, Physical disability for instance, if you use crutches or a wheelchair.

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

A lot of people don't realise they are eligible for DSA, despite how helpful it could be for them. If you're ensure about your eligibility, check with your student finance provider. If you're still ensure speak to Disability and Dyslexia Services on campus.

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

are a UK resident, you are eligible if you can provide medical evidence for any of the following conditions: Mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, Sensory disability, for instance if you visually or hearing impaired, Learning Difficulty such as dyslexia or ADHD,

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

if your disability impacts how you get around etc.

It is run as a part of student finance, but equipment and money does not have to be paid back."

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[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

DSA has provided me with equipment that has really helped me with my degree. DSA stands for Disabled Students' Allowance. To apply for DSA, visit your Student Finance page or speak to Disability and Dyslexia Support if you need help.

[Keele Disability Soc @keeledisability]

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