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Using disabled-led expertise to improve accessibility in Higher Education. Thrice recognised in #DisabilityPower100.

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Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 8d
It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025, in partnership with Snowdon Trust.

Join our Change Forum to discuss the latest survey findings

📆 Thursday 19th February 2026
⏱️ 1pm – 2pm
📍 Online event

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ADSS2025
Graphic from Disabled Students UK thanking contributors to the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. The design features purple and white branding with the Snowdon Trust logo. At the bottom, a diverse group of illustrated disabled students are celebrating, including a wheelchair user, a person with a prosthetic leg, and a person using a white cane. Graphic promoting Change Forums by Disabled Students UK with the text “Change Forums – Monthly discussions with disabled students.” The design uses purple and orange branding and includes illustrations of diverse disabled students celebrating, including a wheelchair user and people with visible disabilities. Graphic promoting the February Change Forum and Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 discussion. Event details include Thursday 19th February 2026, 1pm to 2pm, online event, with a button reading “Get your tickets via Eventbrite.” The design shows diverse illustrated disabled people, including wheelchair users and people with mobility aids
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Universities are still failing disabled students
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The 2025 Access Insights report from Disabled Students UK found that 63% of disabled students have gone without adjustments
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Universities are still failing disabled students
Disabled students are still being denied basic support, access, and safety at UK universities. The data exposes a systemic failure
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January 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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If you work in HE - please read this!
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 8d
It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 29, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Feeling fuelled in writing-up today by the DSUK Survey launch event!
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 8d
It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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It's report launch day!!

Really proud of this report which contains the voices of over 1000 disabled students across the UK. So much needs to be done to improve our experiences and our report has the insights to drive this

If you're in HE, strongly recommend you read it
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 8d
It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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It's @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Access Insights Report Publication Day! This is always a big one, as it gives us so much insight into the experiences of disabled students on the ground in #UKHE. And, for the same reasons, it's pretty depressing for a career disability practitioner like me 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Last chance sign up to this!
I had the pleasure of reading the report in prerelease. It's so important for disabled students across the country. Come along if you have the chance!

As to why I have an early copy of the report... you'll just have to keep an eye on HE Enabled on Sunday to find out 😉
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 9d
Last chance to sign up! 📣

Join us tomorrow for the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025

📆 Thursday 29 January 2026
⏱️ 12:30–2pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Don’t miss out — sign up now!

#DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #DisabledStudents #HigherEducation
Promotional graphic announcing the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The main text reads “Tomorrow! The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 Launch” followed by “Thursday 29th January 2026.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right alongside the Snowdon Trust logo. The background is white and blue. Along the bottom of the image is an illustration of a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people celebrating together, including a wheelchair user, a person using a white cane, and people with different skin tones, genders and body types, all raising their arms in a celebratory pose. Promotional graphic for an online event sharing the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The headline reads “Last chance to sign up!” followed by “Join us to share the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown: Thursday 29th January 2026, 12:30pm to 2pm, online via Zoom. The Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logos appear at the top. Below the text are four speaker headshots with names and roles: Helen Saelensminde, CEO of Snowdon Trust; Professor Deborah Johnston, Deputy Vice Chancellor of London South Bank University; Suzanne Carrie, Head of Student Equality and Welfare at the Office for Students; and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor (Student Unions) at Wonkhe. The design uses a blue and white colour scheme.
January 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Last chance to sign up! 📣

Join us tomorrow for the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025

📆 Thursday 29 January 2026
⏱️ 12:30–2pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Don’t miss out — sign up now!

#DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #DisabledStudents #HigherEducation
Promotional graphic announcing the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The main text reads “Tomorrow! The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 Launch” followed by “Thursday 29th January 2026.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right alongside the Snowdon Trust logo. The background is white and blue. Along the bottom of the image is an illustration of a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people celebrating together, including a wheelchair user, a person using a white cane, and people with different skin tones, genders and body types, all raising their arms in a celebratory pose. Promotional graphic for an online event sharing the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The headline reads “Last chance to sign up!” followed by “Join us to share the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown: Thursday 29th January 2026, 12:30pm to 2pm, online via Zoom. The Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logos appear at the top. Below the text are four speaker headshots with names and roles: Helen Saelensminde, CEO of Snowdon Trust; Professor Deborah Johnston, Deputy Vice Chancellor of London South Bank University; Suzanne Carrie, Head of Student Equality and Welfare at the Office for Students; and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor (Student Unions) at Wonkhe. The design uses a blue and white colour scheme.
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Save the date!

Thank you to every disabled student who took part in the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025, delivered in partnership with the Snowdon Trust.

We are excited to release the results! Join the ADSS launch with our expert panel online

#DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025
#DisabledStudents
A “Save the date” poster in a white and blue colour scheme announcing The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 results. The text reads: “Thursday 29th January 2026.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a purpley- blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath with white text on two red rectangles creating an equals symbol. Along the bottom is an illustration of a diverse group of students celebrating together, including disabled students using a wheelchair, a cane and a prosthetic arm, wearing bright clothing in yellow, orange, teal, purple and blue. A promotional poster in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are three circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde, CEO of Snowdon Trust, Prof Deborah Johnston, Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU and Suzanne Carrie, Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students. The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Final call 📣

Don’t miss our online discussion on employability for disabled students, where we discuss current matters of employability and practical steps you can do!

📆 Thursday 15th January
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Zoom

Sign up via Eventbrite

#DisabledStudentsUK #Employability #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK. Text reads: ‘Last chance to sign up! To discuss employability for disabled students with us.’ Event details listed with icons: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1pm, online via Zoom. Includes an illustration of a wheelchair user smiling next to a standing person. Call to action: ‘Sign up on Eventbrite now.’ Disabled Students UK logo shown
January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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What does employability really mean?

This January, we’re creating a space to talk honestly about careers, explore schemes and programmes for disabled graduates,

📆 Thursday 15 January 2026
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Sign up on Eventbrite now!

#Employability #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK titled “What is the January Community Space about?”. The text lists topics including employability, the current job market, how disabled students are affected, support programmes for disabled graduates, and ways to strengthen your CV. The design uses pink and blue colours and includes an illustration of a wheelchair user speaking with another person. Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK advertising “January Community Space: Employability for Disabled Students”. The image includes event details: Thursday 15 January 2026, 1pm, online via Zoom. Additional text explains the event will address the current employability market and support for taking the next step in your career. The graphic features pink and blue branding and an illustration of a wheelchair user with another person
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Navigating employability as a disabled student can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone.

Join our January Community Space to explore the current job market for disabled students.

📆 Thursday 15th Janaury 2026
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Sign up on Eventbrite!
Promotional graphic for a January Community Space hosted by Disabled Students UK. The event is titled ‘Employability for Disabled Students’. Text reads: Thursday 15th January 2026, 1pm, online on Zoom. The description explains the session will discuss the current employability market and support available for the next steps in a career. Illustration shows a wheelchair user and another person standing together. Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK explaining ‘What is the Community Space?’. Bullet points describe it as a space to learn about available support, find out more about Disabled Students UK and how to get involved, and meet other like-minded disabled students. Illustration shows a wheelchair user and another person standing together.
January 6, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Last chance to sign up! 📣

Join us for our final event of 2025 as we discuss Accessible Accommodations

📆 Thursday 18th December 2025
⏱️ 1–2pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Get your ticket via Eventbrite and be part of the conversation

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK with the headline “Last chance to sign up!”. It advertises an online event about Accessible Accommodations. The text reads: “Join us for the last event of 2025, where we discuss Accessible Accommodations.” Event details are listed: Thursday 18th December 2025, 1pm to 2pm, online event. A button says “Get your tickets via Eventbrite.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears at the top right. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including disabled and non-disabled individuals, standing together.
December 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Finding accessible student housing shouldn’t be this hard!

This Change Forum brings disabled students together to highlight failures in accessible housing

📆 Thursday 18th December
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Zoom

Sign up on Eventbrite.

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations
Graphic with blue and white background and Disabled Students UK branding. Large heading reads: “What is the December Change Forum event about?”. Below are three bullet points explaining that the event highlights common failings in accessible housing (such as delays, unsuitable adjustments and communication barriers), explores the realities of navigating university and private student housing as a disabled student, and encourages collective thinking about what accessible accommodation should look like in practice. Text at the bottom says “Sign up on Eventbrite”. An illustration shows a diverse group of people, including a wheelchair user, standing together. A promotional graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text reads “December Change Forum.” Below it, smaller text says “Accessible Accommodations.” On the left side is an illustrated character using a wheelchair. On the right, text provides event details: “18th December 2025, 1–2 pm, Online Event.” At the bottom, text reads “Get your ticket on Eventbrite.” The overall style is clean and modern with soft colours and simple illustrations
December 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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We’re hosting our December Change Forum, centred on Accessible Student Accommodation!

📆 Thursday 18th December 2025
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Sign up to get tickets on Eventbrite.

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations
A square promotional graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text reads “December Change Forum.” Below it, smaller text says “Accessible Accommodations.” On the left side is an illustrated character using a wheelchair. On the right, text provides event details: “18th December 2025, 1–2 pm, Online Event.” At the bottom, text reads “Get your ticket on Eventbrite.” The overall style is clean and modern with soft colours and simple illustrations
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Last chance to sign up! 📣

Our Cripping Competence event is happening this Wednesday! Join us as we explore how traditional assessments can better support disabled students

📆 Wednesday 3rd December 2025
⏱️ 12:30pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Get your tickets on Eventbrite!
A promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK with the heading “Last chance to sign up!” It advertises the Cripping Competence event about re examining how traditional assessment can support disabled students. The event is on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12:30pm, held online via Zoom. It encourages viewers to get tickets on Eventbrite. The graphic includes icons of a calendar, clock, and location pin, along with an illustration of three people — one using a wheelchair — working together at a table with laptops and coffee. The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
December 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Join us for our upcoming Cripping Competence event — a powerful conversation on how we can reshape assessment in higher education.

📆 Wednesday 3rd December 2025
⏱️ 12:30pm
📍Online via Zoom

Sign up now on Eventbrite

For reasonable adjustments, email: [email protected] by 28th Nov 2025
Graphic titled ‘What is the Cripping Competence event about?’ with the Disabled Students UK logo in the top right. The text outlines key aims of the event, including understanding pressures disabled students face, exploring how ableist norms shape assessments diving into crip theory, and learning about inclusive and authentic assessment approaches. At the bottom is an illustration of three people collaborating at a table, including one wheelchair user. Graphic titled ‘Cripping Competence: Enhancing Student Outcomes through Inclusive Assessment Design’ with the Disabled Students UK logo in the top right. Text provides event details: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12:30pm, online via Zoom, with sign-up on Eventbrite and an email for reasonable adjustments. Icons of a calendar, clock, and location pin accompany the details. At the bottom is an illustration of three people working together at a table, including one wheelchair user.
November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Rising demand and shrinking resources leave many disabled students facing interrupted learning. Our workshop explores how inclusive assessment design can create more authentic pathways.

Sign up on Eventbrite now!

If you require reasonable adjustments, email [email protected]
A promotional graphic for a Disabled Students UK event titled “Cripping Competence: Enhancing Student Outcomes through Inclusive Assessment Design.” The text explains that rising demand, shrinking resources, long waits for diagnostic assessments, and overstretched support systems lead to interrupted learning and inconsistent adjustments for many disabled students. The event details are shown with icons: Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 12:30pm, online via Zoom. At the bottom, it says “Sign up on Eventbrite.” On the right side, the Disabled Students UK logo appears. At the bottom of the graphic, there is an illustration of three people sitting together at a table: one person using a wheelchair, one person with a laptop, and one person standing beside them. The background includes purple and pink design elements.
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Students Unions! Do you want to better support your disabled student reps & improve overall student experience?

We’re launching our Representative Empowerment Project (REP) to support you!
Illustration shows a text called Student Unions! The text reads ‘do you want to improve the student experience of your disabled students? We’re launching our REP Projects! The graphics shows a diverse group of students including one using a wheelchair gathered around a microphone, smiling and waving. This is set with a blue and grey background with the Disabled Students UK Logo at the top right of the illustration Illustration titled Benefits of becoming a member? The text lists three benefits, “Empower your student leaders, Build institutional capacity and cultivate national community”. The graphics shows a diverse group of students including one using a wheelchair gathered around a microphone, smiling and waving. This is set with a blue and grey background with the Disabled Students UK Logo at the top right of the illustration Illustration titled How to become a member? The text reads ‘To secure your place, email REP@disabledstudents.co.uk, with a email icon. The graphics shows a diverse group of students including one using a wheelchair gathered around a microphone, smiling and waving. This is set with a blue and grey background with the Disabled Students UK Logo at the top right of the illustration.
October 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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📢 Exciting news! Disabled Students UK is launching the Representative Empowerment Project (REP) helping Students’ Unions strengthen support for disabled students.

REP empowers Disabled Student Reps to grow, connect, and lead change through shared learning. Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Illustration showing a group of diverse students, including one in a wheelchair, standing together and smiling, with one person speaking at a microphone. Text reads: ‘The Disabled Students UK Representative Empowerment Project – Empower your disabled student leaders.’ The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
October 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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‘I am driven by wanting other people to never have the same bad experiences that I’ve had’

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Sophie (Director, Policy and Fundraising at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social)
talks to her inaccessible graduation, parasports, and HE policy.

Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled
A graphic with a green background and white text. It reads: 'New Episode Alert! //21. Inaccessible Graduation, Flying Under the Radar, and Policy for Disabled Students: Sophie's Story // Listen wherever you get your podcasts'. In the middle of the screen is the show logo and Spotify code.
October 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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🎓⏰ With the new academic year fast approaching, over 100,000 disabled students will be joining UK colleges and universities.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new students starting university?💡💬
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September 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Starting uni or already a student?

Our Community Space is here, and this month, we are giving you information on the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) and the support you can receive.

Sign up on Eventbrite!

#DisabledStudentsUK #CommunitySpace #DisabledStudents #DisabledStudentsAllowance
A poster by Disabled Students UK. The title says “Community Space.” The text reads: “A space to learn more about being a disabled student in higher education. Your chance to make friends with other disabled students! At the bottom, there’s an illustration of a diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, people with visible and invisible disabilities, and people of different backgrounds. A poster by Disabled Students UK. The title says “What is the Community Space?” The text reads: “A space where you will learn more about the support that is available to you!”, “Your chance to learn more about Disabled Students UK and how to get involved!”, and “To meet other like-minded disabled students!” There’s an illustration of a person in a wheelchair holding hands with another person standing beside them, both smiling.
September 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Annual Disabled Students Survey🎉

Still want to share your thoughts about accessibility in education?💭

Navin is researching diversity, inclusion & social justice ‪@soebristol.bsky.social ‪@allfieuk.bsky.social‬
Survey details below📝✍️⬇️
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August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM