UCL celebrates UK Disability History Month 2021
24 November 2021
UCL is marking UK Disability History Month 2021 with a variety of free events and activities.
UCL is presenting a range of events as part of UK Disability History Month 2021. Find out more below.
November:
- 30 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: with legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who will be speaking about her recent book, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.
- 25 NovemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR STAFF]:ÌýFind out more about disability equality in the UK at .
- 29 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: Louise Grimmett from UCL's Student Support and Wellbeing will be leading on neurodiversity and the resources that 911±¬ÁÏÍø can offer.
- 29 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR STUDENTS]: Join a on discussing disabilities and health conditions with employers. The event will offerÌýadvice on recognising when an employer has an inclusive culture andÌýguidance on further resources and support.
December:
- 2 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: UCL's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the Global Disability Innovation Hub will be hostingÌý, an online event to discuss the power of AI in transforming the lives of people with disabilities.
- 2 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: In this Lunch Hour Lecture, Professor Katrina Scior and Lisa Richardson will present research on a range of interventions to combat the stigma of intellectual disability.
- 3 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON/FOR ALL]:ÌýThe Portico will be lighting up purple for International Day of Persons with Disabilities at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Join in by following the hashtag on the day and sharing what you are doing in your area to support disability inclusion.
- 3 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCL Student Support and Wellbeing will beÌýhosting academics and an expert student panel.Ìý
- 8 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: Join on rethinking inclusive spaces in Higher EducationÌýbased on learnings from disabled students and staff.
- 9 and 14 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR STAFF]: Digital Skills Development areÌýrunning aÌýsession on Word and a session on PowerPointÌýto help you create more accessible content.
This webpage is being updated with additional events as they are announced. If you are hosting a UCL event for UK Disability History Month that you would like included here, please get in touch.Ìý