Disability History Month 2025

Disabled Student Contribution Group (Student Voice Forum) 

Join the first meeting of our Disabled Student Contribution Group - a dedicated space for disabled students to share their experiences and help shape positive change across the University.

Disability, careers and me

Hybrid session for University of Birmingham students designed to introduce disabled students to the Change 100 Internship Programme and the tailored careers support available through the University of Birmingham’s Careers Network.

Empowering neurodiversity: enhancing the university experience for neurodivergent students

This in-person training for University of Birmingham staff only explores how to better support neurodivergent students, led by an Autism Peer Support Worker from Forward Thinking Birmingham NHS (registration link via Sharepoint)

Autism, athletics and finding your community

Discover Clare Gratrix’s inspiring journey as an autistic mature student and athlete. This blog explores how returning to athletics supported her wellbeing, boosted her confidence, and helped her find a sense of belonging.

'Access and Success' module in the Student EDI training course

This online module introduces the concept of accessibility as recognising diverse needs and removing barriers to inclusion. It is designed to help learners reflect on how to create more equitable environments for all.

Accessibility and EDI - Staff learning resource which explores a range of resources to support inclusive and accessible teaching practices.

The Accessible Educator - a 30-minute training course from the Digital Education Team that encourages staff to reflect on their digital teaching practices and consider their role in fostering accessibility.

Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence in Higher Education

This open-access Canvas resource introduces neurodiversity in Higher Education through lived experiences of neurodivergent students, challenging the idea of a ‘normal’ student and promoting inclusive learning. It’s flexible, person-centred, and available to all.

Understanding Disability Support at UoB

This online resource will advise students on the types of support they may be able to access whilst studying at university. It will cover topics such as applying for and the implementation of Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAP), eligibility for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), as well as wider information about the types of support options available, dependent on individual needs.

The resource will be available on this page from early December 2025. If you wish to receive an email with a link to the resource when it becomes available, please contact the Student EDI Team (studentequality@contacts.bham.ac.uk)

Disability support for staff

As part of Disability History Month, the Staff EDI & Wellbeing Team have designed this session to give an overview of disability support for staff here at the University of Birmingham.

Advocacy in action: a neurodivergent perspective on driving change

Join UoB alumna Iveta Pudilova for an interactive webinar exploring the challenges and impact of advocacy, with lived experience, practical insights, and attendees' engagement through polls and Q&A.

Empowering neurodiversity: enhancing the university experience for neurodivergent students

This in-person training for University of Birmingham staff only explores how to better support neurodivergent students, led by an Autism Peer Support Worker from Forward Thinking Birmingham NHS (registration link via SharePoint)

Caring for the wounded: University of Birmingham’s WW1 military hospital

Join us for a fascinating talk by Martin Killeen, and experience a unique opportunity to view original archives and rare books

B-Film screening experience

This event is a hybrid evening of short film screenings and a Q&A with the filmmakers, highlighting stories about disability and caring.

Book club with Disability Visibility by Alice Wong (Editor)

This powerful collection brings together short, personal stories that highlight a wide range of lived experiences. During the event, we will focus on one featured story, but everyone is encouraged to read around, choose their own favourite, and bring it to the conversation. Come share your thoughts, learn from others, and explore the many voices that make this book so impactful.