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harrietcannon.bsky.social
Since a load more people seem to have wandered over here this weekend, here's my small-but-growing starter pack for #DisabledStudents, #DisabledStaff, #DisabilityPractitioners and general #DisabilityAllies in #UKHE. Please post below if you'd like adding ⬇️

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November 17, 2024 at 12:51 PM
harrietcannon.bsky.social
Still trying to rustle up enough people to form a starter pack around disability in UK Higher Ed. Disabled students, disabled staff, disability practitioners, general disability in HE allies...

Comment if you're out there and want adding!

#UKHE
#AcademicSky
#DisabledStudents
#DisabledStaff
November 8, 2024 at 3:28 PM
erinkb.bsky.social
What a pleasure to submit to such a fantastic team.
Kudos to @robinfield.bsky.social for helping me transform what began as an angry rant about the lack of #accommodations for #DisabledStudents into something coherent
#AcademicSky
April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
wehonorourgreat.bsky.social
#YourThoughts #yourthoughtsmatter
#DisabledStudents
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/22/v...
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
umoservices.bsky.social
Start with the academic task and the barrier. Specialist study skills support develops workable approaches; it is not proofreading or subject tuition.

Refer: umo.services

#StudySkills #DisabledStudents
September 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM
laurenslt.bsky.social
Here is @gemstanden.bsky.social & @lawprofamanda.bsky.social from @unirdg-law.bsky.social discussing the #HiddenCurriculum of university - an inclusive practice #QuickWin!

#StudentPartnership #DisabledStudents #FirstGeneration #Transition #Belonging #Inclusion
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4c9H...
open.spotify.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
superkittyworld.bsky.social
This means that CORPOREAL 'discipline' which Obama/Biden banned, will be allowed. CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS FOR DISABLED STUDENTS WERE REMOVED by the orange nazi #austism #disabled #students #civilrights #disability #disabledstudents
April 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Non-medical support provided through the disabled students’ allowance system can play an important role in the ability of young disabled people to succeed at university, according to research commissioned by the government.
#DSA #DisabledStudents
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-r...
Government research highlights how DSA support can help disabled students ‘achieve their goals’
Non-medical support provided through the disabled students’ allowance (DSA) system can play an important role in the ability of young disabled people to succeed at university, according to research…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
May 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
computingnewcastle.bsky.social
At the School of Computing, we're dedicated to supporting all our students to thrive - with 20% of #Postgraduate Research home students declaring a disability, we spoke to two of our current PhD students, Peter and Michal, about their experiences.

Read more: lnkd.in/ewaCu4e9

#DisabledStudents
October 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
kellyedmunds.bsky.social
Ep. 26 @gemstanden.bsky.social & @lawprofamanda.bsky.social from @unirdg-law.bsky.social discuss the #HiddenCurriculum of university - an inclusive practice #QuickWin!

#StudentPartnership #DisabledStudents #FirstGeneration #Transition #Belonging #Inclusion
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4c9H...
S2 "Voices of Belonging" with Professor Amanda Millmore
The ConnectED podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
crystalce.bsky.social
We've seen the effects of leaving certain decisions up to the states. It results in inequities in access. The refrain, "If you don't like it, just move to another state" reeks of privilege in failing to recognize that moving requires resources that not everyone has.
#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
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March 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
umoservices.bsky.social
Mentoring or study skills? Start with the barrier. Is the immediate need about managing the impact on university life, developing approaches to academic work, or both?

Refer through UMO's website: umo.services

#DisabledStudents #StudySkills
September 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
How are your new year's resolutions looking? Don't worry, we're not judging! Here's a resolution you can keep, subscribe to Through Our Eyes, a podcast by and for blind and partially sighted students.
Listen now: https://thomaspocklingtontrust.podbean.com/

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
We at Disabled Students UK believe that disabled student voices should be heard.

Participate in the Annual Disabled Students Survey and help shape a more inclusive future. 👇

Link to the Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea...

#DisabledStudents #ADSS2025
Promotional graphic featuring a person with a white cane walking. The text reads: "'It is important for students to feel that their voices are heard.' Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey." There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner
May 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
You might have seen our posts earlier this month on an event we held in Parliament in support of our #AccessForAll campaign. But what was it all about? Kate, our Student Participation Manager, shares more.

Video Alt Text in next post. 1/2

#AccessibleEducation #DisabledStudents #InclusionForAll
January 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
umoservices.bsky.social
Where is the barrier? What has helped before? What would make this workable? When will we review it?

Four prompts for an adjustment conversation - not a test the student must pass.

#ReasonableAdjustments #DisabledStudents
September 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
crystalce.bsky.social
We can't leave education in the hands of individual states. The stakes are too high.

Disabled students, indeed all students, will stand to lose their access to a quality education based on where they live. Data already shows that certain states are behind.
#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
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March 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social
So, who is surprised by the "news" that UK #HigherEducation isn't doing enough to support #DisabledStudents? Thanks as always to @jimdickinson.bsky.social for shouting about this loudly and publicly. Universities - we need to do better! wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Universities are still failing disabled students
University staff sometimes lack the knowledge and skills to effectively support Disabled students with "limited or no training" available.
wonkhe.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM
ploddinghistorian.bsky.social
“Accommodations that #DisabledStudents had been requesting for years were slotted into place so that #students could learn remotely. But since the “end” of the #pandemic, #OnlineLearning has withered away and thousands of students have been left without sufficient access.” #Universities
Higher education was easily accessible to disabled people during Covid. Why are we being shut out now? | Rosie Anfilogoff
The Covid era showed that remote learning is effective. It’s absurd that universities are going back to processes that exclude us, says Rosie Anfilogoff, a winner of the 2024 Hugo Young Award
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2024 at 12:19 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
Are you a blind or partially sighted student preparing for your next big move in education? Whether you're transitioning to college, sixth form, or university, we are here to support you every STEP of the way.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/53bs8duv

#DisabledStudents #StudentSupport #Blindness
A young person sits at a desk in a library reading a book in braille. Text reads: 'Introducing STEP' Underneath, the abbreviation is expanded in list form as 'Supporting, Transition, Enriching, Progress'. The endings of the words form an outline of steps in the negative space. A faint graphic of a zig zag line compliments this space to denote steps. The TPT logo is positioned on the top left.
February 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
aahealthdisability.bsky.social
Last call to submit your application for AAHD's Disability & Health Scholarship. Applications are due by midnight tonight (Friday, March 6th): aahd.us/initiatives/...
#Disability #DisabilityScholarship #DisabilityScholars #DisabilityAdvocates #DisabledStudents #DisabledScholars #DisabilityHealth
AAHD Disability and health scholarship program. Final day to apply. Applications accepted until midnight, March 6th.
March 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
Hear from one student who took part in the Annual Disabled Student Survey.

Your voice matters! Join us in filling out the Annual Disabled Students Survey 2025 and help create a more inclusive environment 👇

Link to the survey - app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea...

#DisabledStudents
Promotional graphic featuring a person in a wheelchair with arms raised, appearing to be speaking or expressing joy. The text reads: "'Thank you for providing this space and allow me to feel heard.' Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey." There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner
May 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
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