Disability History Month at Loughborough

16 November - 16 December

Loughborough University – in partnership with Loughborough Students’ Union – is delighted to support UK Disability History Month. This year’s theme is Disability, Health and Wellbeing. Throughout the month we will be sharing a wide range of support, resources, and 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

Neurodivergence in self-identifying females panel

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17 November,6pm - 8pm, The Lounge, Loughborough Students' Union

Movember and Disability History Month Quiz Night

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22 November, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, The Lounge, Students' Union

TV Discussion Club for Disability History Month

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23 November, 1pm - 2pm, Online

Random Kindness, Radical Stitch (sewing workshop)

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23 November - 30 November, 7pm - 9pm, MHL0.07, Ground Floor, Martin Hall

Presentation, film showing and Q&A with award winning Richard Butchins

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8 December, 5pm - 6.30pm, SMB002, Stewart Mason Building

News

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity hold inclusive event for students on the autistic spectrum

HeadStart provided an opportunity for new students joining the University who are on the autistic spectrum to gain an insight into student life at Loughborough.

Winners announced!

Student winners announced for LU Arts project celebrating inclusion at Loughborough University.

Loughborough researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from Loughborough University will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

Can AI improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities?

A new study led by Loughborough University and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will use Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women’s Premier League title.

What My Disability Can Do!

Winners of the What My Disability Can Do! announced. Students created artwork that educated and raised awareness about disabilities on campus.

3x3 wheelchair basketball – how Loughborough’s research made a lasting impact

3X3 wheelchair basketball is set to feature for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with researchers at Loughborough University playing a key role in the development of the sport.

Living with Fibromyalgia

Gary Hale, a Senior IT Services Specialist, talks about what Fibromyalgia is and their experience living with the illness.

Navigating work and parenting

Lisa Sandell-Watson, a Hospitality Assistant, discusses her experience navigating work and parenting an autistic child.

Two Parallels

Professor Mark Lewis, Dean of the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, aims to raise awareness of male mental health conditions by sharing his own story.

Life as an Autistic Professor

Professor Sue Hignett, Professor of Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety, talks about her experience as an autistic professor.

SensusAccess

Resources made more accessible using audiobooks, e-books and digital Braille.

Living with Type 1 Diabetes

What is Type 1 Diabetes? Andy Tatler, Software Engineer/Dev-Ops Manager, tells their story of what it is like living with type 1 diabetes.

An interview with Loughborough Para Sport athletes Jabe and Yasmina

Jabe Peake and Yasmina Eissa discuss what it is like to be a Para Sport athlete at Loughborough, as well as what they do as part of the Para Sport Exec Committee.

Resources

External Resources

UK Disability History Month

UK Disability History Month 2022 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.

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.

Staff Inclusivity Group

The Staff Inclusivity Group is committed to supporting all staff with disabilities at work, across both campuses. Our group is also open to staff caring for other people with a disability.