Member experiences
Introduction
This space shares real experiences from DIN members in their own words. These stories help build understanding, highlight different lived experiences, and remind colleagues that no one is alone.
Contributions may be written, audio, or video, and can be shared anonymously if preferred.
All contributions are voluntary. You choose what to share, how to share it, and you can withdraw your story at any time. Nothing will be published without your explicit consent.
If you would like to contribute, please contact the DIN team and we will guide you through the process.
Ways to contribute
Written blogs (300–600 words)
Short personal reflections on experiences of disability, inclusion, or working life at Loughborough. Can be named or anonymous.
Audio recordings (5–15 minutes)
Informal conversations with a DIN member or chair, recorded via Teams or Zoom. A transcript will always be provided.
Video recordings
Remote video conversations or screen recordings hosted on a secure Loughborough platform. All videos include captions.
Suggested themes
- My experience requesting reasonable adjustments
- Working with a hidden disability
- Being a carer alongside an academic or professional services career
- What I wish my manager knew
- Returning to work after illness
- Neurodiversity in higher education
- Why I joined DIN
- What inclusion looks like to me day to day
- Mental health and workplace pressure
- Navigating Access to Work
- Being new to Loughborough with a disability
- Positive experiences of support at Loughborough I want to share