Disabled Students

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This community is for any student who has a disability, regardless of whether they are formally diagnosed, including hidden disabilities like Crohn’s, Neurodivergent conditions such as autism and mental health conditions. We aim to encourage all our disabled students to use our resources, to come together and share experiences and bring positive change to disabled students’ university experience. This is your opportunity to meet like-minded people and enjoy events whilst making your voice heard. Discover useful resources, support and how to get involved below.

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Community Engagement Lead
Layna Forbes (She/Her), BA Criminology and Psychology

What would you like to achieve in your role this year?

As the Disabled Students Engagement Lead, my primary goal this year is to create an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers Disabled and Neurodivergent students to thrive academically, socially, and personally, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to succeed and make the most of their university experience. My ambitions for the community include:

  1. Fostering Community and Support Networks: Build a strong, interconnected community where disabled/neurodivergent students can share experiences, support one another, and find solidarity. Organize regular meet-ups, workshops, and social events to foster a sense of belonging and mutual support.
  2. Enhancing Accessibility: Work towards improving physical, digital, and educational accessibility on campus. This includes advocating and collaborating with stakeholders for accessible facilities, resources, and technologies that meet the diverse needs of disabled/neurodivergent students.
  3. Raising Awareness and Promoting Inclusivity: Conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff to promote understanding and inclusivity. Challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about disabilities through education and open dialogue.
  4. Providing Resources and Guidance: Develop and share resources that assist disabled/neurodivergent students navigating university life. This includes academic support, mental health resources, and information on accommodations and rights.

Activities

Every year we commit to celebrating and promoting Disability History Month. If you would like to get involved with the planning or suggest ideas for the next Disability History Month (16th November to 16th December), please contact the Disabled Students Community Engagement Lead or email community.su@coventry.ac.uk.


If you have an idea of an activity you’d like to run for the community, we can support you!


If you have an idea for a campaign you’d like to run, we can help you deliver your campaign!

Societies

Adopt the Friendly Faces Society to help raise awareness and become part of an inclusive community that works towards making a change across the campus and beyond.

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