ALT Text reads: Getting Into Disability Policy Event with Policy Connect and the Disabled Leaders Network. An image of people writing on a document while one person points to it.

ALT Lucy Neat-Ward, DLN member. Upcoming Speaker at our ‘Advocating for Change’. Lucy lives with multiple rare conditions and is a wheelchair user. She has worked in higher education since 2018 and has been co-chair of the disability staff network at her current institution since 2023.

ALT Alt text: red background and white text reads, Amy Low, CEO of AbilityNet. Upcoming Speaker at our ‘Access to Work’ Event. Amy Low is Chief Executive at AbilityNet a technology and digital accessibility charity that supports disabled people to achieve their objectives at home, at work and in education. Amy joined AbilityNet in 2016, drawn by the opportunity to leverage technology to remove barriers to participation for disabled people and create a better digital experience for everyone. Amy is also a Community Board Member of the Digital Poverty Alliance. Event information: Date: Thursday, 27th March, Time: 12 pm-1 pm GMT, Location: Zoom (online event). A photo of Amy can be seen in the bottom left-hand corner

ALT Alt text: The first slide shows a blue background and red text reading 'Upcoming free public events From the Disbaled Leaders Network.

ALT Red background and white texts reads: Join the Disabled Leader’s Network Applications are open. For the first time, we are excited to welcome new applications for the Disabled Leaders Network - a pioneering group of emerging disabled leaders with a vision to amplify and accelerate change.How to apply:Our application process involves a few short questions. We are also asking applicants to submit their CV. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the 18th February. Link below

ALT white font on a red background reads according to Disabled Students UK (supported by The Snowdon Trust) 68% of disabled students with support from their University’s Disability Services found it helpful. Here's how we increase this number.

ALT Alt White text on blue background, with logo of the Disabled Leaders Network at the top right corner and the UK Disability History Month logo at the bottom. The header text reads: What is Disability History Month? The body text reads: The UK Disability History Month celebrates the achievements of disabled people, and commemorates the history of the disability rights movement.

ALT Dark red background and white text reads, ‘Understanding your rights. The rights of Disabled Students Webinar. Join us next week to explore key issues, resources, and advice on empowering yourself in your academic journey as a disabled student.

ALT Open to the Public: the rights of disabled students. Hear from Lawyer Chris McFarland as he shares about the legal rights of disabled students in the UK. This session will help you understand your rights, advocate for yourself throughout your academic career and confidently assert your rights when needed.

ALT Chris McFarland (speaker for this event ) is shown. text reads, Chris specialises in all areas of Education and Public law. He has extensive experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Discrimination and Higher Education cases.

ALT Sign up now. RSVP at the link in bio. Date 9th of December 2024, 12-1:30 pm GMT. This event is free for all attendees, and open to all. captioning and BSL will be provided. Other access requirements can be requested on the form

ALT Dark red background and white text reads: The rights of disabled students event. Monday 9th December 12-1.30pm Zoom - digital event. Join us for The Rights of Disabled Students event, where we’ll explore key issues, resources, and strategies to empower yourself in your education journey!