Disability History Month

What is Disability History Month?

Disability History Month is supported by many organisations, charities, students, and Unions, us included. The month aims to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality in the past, present and builds action on what is needed in the future. Disability History month is an annual movement which builds awareness and activity for disabled people. The theme of Disability History Month for 2024 is Disability, Livelihood and Employment. .

Upcoming Events

Communities Neurodiversity Celebration Week Social
17th March noon - 3pm
The HUB - Square One
Neurodivergent Student Social – Celebrate, Connect & Create!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Disabled Students
Neurodivergent Support Group Neurodivergent Support Group 5
25th March 7pm - 8pm
Online
Join us online and make connections with disabled students and staff!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | Disabled Students | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich
students sitting at tables watching awards Your Students' Union Activities Awards
27th March 5:30pm - 10pm
Square One
An evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of students involved in societies, communities and volunteering.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | LGBTQIA+ Students | Global Majority Students | Disabled Students | International Students | Women Students | Societies | Volunteering

Upcoming Events

Two people looking at an exhibition cabinet Unlocking London Free exhibition: Work, Health, and Rights
17th September 10am - 27th April 5pm
Wellcome Collection, Euston Road
Coventry University London | Disabled Students | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Unlocking London
Neurodivergent Support Group Neurodivergent Support Group 5
25th March 7pm - 8pm
Online
Join us online and make connections with disabled students and staff!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | Disabled Students | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich

Upcoming Events

Neurodivergent Support Group Neurodivergent Support Group 5
25th March 7pm - 8pm
Online
Join us online and make connections with disabled students and staff!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | Disabled Students | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich

Our Community and Campaigns so far:

Resources and learning

  • Accessible Venue Directory - An online directory of university rooms and spaces that allows you to filter by various physical and sensory accessibility needs.
  • Phoenix+ and Add+vantage - Pheonix+ provides various online training and learning opportunities. These may be especially helpful for students who struggle with time-management, executive dysfunction or social communication
  • British Sign Language - YourSU skills team offers an in-person opportunity to learn BSL, meet new people and develop your signing skills.
  • Understanding disability

    52% of working age disabled people are in employment, compared to 81% of working age non-disabled people.

    Disabled people from BAME backgrounds report greater social inequalities compared to disabled people from white backgrounds.

    5-7% of disabled people use a wheelchair.

    83% of disabled people acquire their health condition during working age.

    Disabilities come in all shapes and sizes, some visible, some hidden. Embark on a journey of discovery and find out more here. You can also grab your disability lanyards from the SU reception in the Hub!

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