Celebrating Disability History and Empowering Our Community

Disability History Month shines a light on the voices and rights of disabled people across the globe.
Join us this month through our events, workshops, and resources designed to empower and educate all members of the Exeter community.
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During Disability History Month,
we want to:

Raise awareness of disability history and the experience of disabled students to increase allyship
Empower Exeter's disabled student leaders to deliver events for their communities
Increase visibility and voice of Exeter’s disabled students.
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What's onResearch and supportSocieties and university support networksBlogs and articles

What's On

From film nights to art sessions, look at our events this month!

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Intercultural Café | Disability History Month
Cross Keys St Luke's
Wed
20 Nov, 2024
13:30
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Give it a Go x Disability History Month: Canvas Painting!
Devonshire House - The Greenhouse
Thu
21 Nov, 2024
16:00
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Film Night | Disability History Month
Devonshire House - The Greenhouse
Wed
27 Nov, 2024
18:30
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Give it a Go x Disability History Month: Canvas Painting!
G48, St Lukes Campus
Mon
02 Dec, 2024
16:00
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Change Making Workshop | Disability History Month
Devonshire House - The Greenhouse
Mon
09 Dec, 2024
10:00
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Research
and Support

The university offers support for disabled students through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Disabled Students Allowance and academic and wellbeing support. Exeter academics are also contributing to research around inclusivity and invisible disabilities
Disability and Inclusion Guide
Funding for Disabled Students
Support for Disabled Students
The Inclusivity Project
Invisible Disabilities in Education and Employment

Societies and University
Support Networks

Connect with other students and get support with our societies, peer support groups and University networks,
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Disabled Students Community

You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.

NDSS

You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.

Disabled And Chronically Ill Network

You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.

ADHD Peer Support Group

You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.

Chronic Health Peer Support Group

You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.

Blogs and
Articles

Hear from current students about their experiences across campuses.
History of disability law in the UK
The people and events that shaped disabled rights
Accessible study spaces on Streatham Campus
How to ensure events and activities are accessible for neurodiverse students
Improve your wellbeing with Exeter’s Peer Support Groups