Disability History Month at Loughborough

Loughborough University - in partnership with Loughborough Students’ Union - is delighted to support UK Disability History Month. The overarching theme for this year is Access: 'How far have we come? How far have we to go?' Throughout the month we will be sharing a wide range of support, resources and online events for both staff and students.

See what we're doing

Find out more on what the University has done and is currently doing to support staff and students.

Staff and student voices

As a testament to the richness of Loughborough’s community, we are showcasing some of our very own student and staff experiences.

Events

Hidden Challenges - How can we make a difference: discussion panel

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19 November, 7.30pm-8.30pm - Online

Disabilities and Relationships: discussion panel

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24 November, 6pm-7pm - Online

Disability Research at Loughborough University

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26 November, 1pm-4.30pm - Online

Disabilities and Academia: discussion panel

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8 December, 7pm-8pm - Online

News

Experts in Sport: Para Sport Special

What does it take to prepare the British team for the Paralympic Games?

Prosthetic limbs affect our attitudes to disability

Anna Vlachaki discusses expressive prostheses and her study that explored the effects of the appearance of prostheses in different cultures.

Student committee appointed to lead Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball, Loughborough University’s Athletic Union’s newest sport, has appointed its select committee for the next academic year.

A day in the life of Pickle the assistance dog

Pickle is a guide dog to Alexandra Bowmer, a project manager in Loughborough University’s IT Services department.

Loughborough University supports UK Disability History Month

This year’s UK Disability History Month (18 November-20 December) is focusing on Access: How far we have come? How far have we to go?

Loughborough to play role in £1million+ Para Sport Against Stigma project

A £1.89m collaborative project between Loughborough University, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College will aim to overcome stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities in Africa.

Supports for students

In this blog Helen Shaw, Disability Access and Learning Manager within the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity (SWAI) team, discusses the support available to students.

15 years, 15 stories

The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we have collected 15 stories that capture the essence of what it is like to be a part of the PHC, to work here, to study here, to collaborate here.

Disability, Me and the Inclusivity Group

Chair of the Inclusivity Group and PG Administrator, Emma Nadin, shares her experiences as part of the University’s campaign to raise awareness for UK Disability History Month.

Online Resources

UK Disability History Month

UK Disability History Month 2020 website.

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity - Disability Office

The Disability Support Team is here to support students with disabilities.

Information Sharing

The Disability Team will not share information on your diagnosis outside of the Team.

Disability Support Network

The Disability Support Network is a student-run association which represents disabled students at the University.

Access to Work

Get support in work if you have a disability or health condition.

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service

The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service has the role of improving the health of the employees working on both campuses for Loughborough University.

Staff - HR personal disclosure

To enable the University to support your disability you need to ensure that you disclose any relevant information.

Staff Wellbeing

Wellbeing is important to us as a University, as happy, healthy people who achieve harmony in their work / life mix are more creative, productive and help to create a great place to work.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. Find out more about our Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.