It’s UK Disability History Month between 20 November – 20 December, which aims to raise awareness of the history, rights and achievements of disabled people, and promote equality and inclusion.
We’re highlighting our support and activities taking place across King’s and KCLSU and sharing some of the stories from our community.
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Hear from our community
In this article, former student Alex Cramp, who has dyspraxia, shares their positive experience wearing the sunflower lanyard. For Alex, the lanyard has been reassuring, allowing them to discreetly signal their needs. Read why it’s more than just an accessory, and for some, symbolises empowerment and inclusivity.
On Student Services Online, you can find out more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and how you can get one.
Here, you can also read our Disability Content Champions’ top tips for thriving at King’s as a neurodivergent student.
Listen to the Enabled in Academia podcast, hosted by King’s postgraduate researcher Lienkie Diedericks and aimed at disabled, chronically ill and/or neurodivergent students and early career researchers.
Lienkie, who has ADHD, chats to other academics and students about disability, associated professional and personal challenges and insight on overcoming them.
Take part in one of our events
On 28 November, take a trip to the Victoria and Albert Museum with KCLSU to explore the new exhibition, Design and Disability, which showcases the contributions of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people to design history and culture.
Join an on-court workshop to learn about inclusive and wheelchair tennis on 28 November. You’ll learn from experts about to make your own tennis clubs accessible for all.
On 3 December, enjoy pizza and a film with the KCLSU Disabled Students Network, as they’ll be screening A Different Man (2024). Starring actor and campaigner Adam Pearson and Sebastian Stan, explores themes like identity, self-acceptance and the impact of external judgment.
Find out more about all the events happening as part of Disability History Month at the Disability Breakfast Fair in Bush House on 3 December. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other students, hear more about disability-focused student societies and speak to university staff about our inclusive practises.