Routes to improving disability support in higher education

By Miranda Prynne, 9 March, 2023
Spotlight on disability
A look at what steps can be taken within universities to better accommodate students and staff with disabilities
Routes to improving disability support in higher education
A look at what steps can be taken within universities to better accommodate students and staff with disabilities
Spotlight on disability

Navigating university life with a disability, whether visible or invisible, can be a daily struggle for students and staff alike. But there are steps that can be taken at both an institutional and individual level to better accommodate those with disabilities and enable them to thrive. From inclusive campus design and recruitment practices to the accessibility of teaching materials, this collection of resources looks at what those in higher education can do to improve disability support across the sector.

A whole institution approach
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By Miranda Prynne, 2 March, 2023

Campus design for access and inclusion

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Students sitting outside on campus chatting
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities, by Jon Roylance
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4minutes
By dene.mullen, 6 March, 2023

10 ways universities can reject ableism

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10 ways your university can reject ableism
William E. Donald and Larisa Yarovaya outline 10 clear ways universities can tackle ableism to create a sense of belonging for disabled students and staff
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5minutes
Two women welcoming a candidate to an interview
By Miranda Prynne, 7 March, 2023

Ten steps to recruitment equity for disabled academics

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A young man in a wheelchair heading towards a university building
Disabled academics are under-represented across university departments. Becky Alexis-Martin and Jennifer Leigh share 10 strategies to enhance disability inclusion throughout the academic recruitment process
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 22 February, 2022

Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education?

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Empty lectern illustrating opinion article about lack of university leadership with visible or stated disability
While support is available for people with a disability in universities, this is not translating to senior leadership positions – to the detriment of individuals and the sector as a whole, say Paul Harpur and Brooke Szücs
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3minutes
Support for neurodiverse students and staff
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A female postgraduate researcher studying in the library
Support that goes beyond the classroom
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A woman mentoring a young female researcher
Making online learning work for all
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By miranda.prynne, 17 November, 2020

Making online classes work for students with ADHD

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Designing online classes for students with ADHD
Online learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning difficulties such as ADHD. Kate Lister offers some simple steps every instructor can take to help students with ADHD stay engaged
A woman writing using a computer with braille display
Offering multiple options for access
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