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Disabled Students UK

@disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social

Using disabled-led expertise to improve accessibility in Higher Education. Thrice recognised in #DisabilityPower100. ⛓️‍💥 https://linktr.ee/DisabledStudentsUK

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Helen Bowes-Catton (she/her)@hbowescatton.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our new report with @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social is out! Drawing on the lived experiences of disabled doctoral students, it sets out a clear roadmap for improving the experiences of disabled PGRs across the UK HE sector 1/6 research.open.ac.uk/news/report-...

The Open University

A new collaborative report from The Open University and Disabled Students UK sets out a clear roadmap for improving the experiences of disabled doctoral students across the UK’s higher education secto...

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@aldtu.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Universities are still failing disabled students buff.ly/eYcUzLJ The 2025 Access Insights report from Disabled Students UK found that 63% of disabled students have gone without adjustments @munirawilson.bsky.social @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social @marisharay.bsky.social @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social

Universities are still failing disabled students

Disabled students are still being denied basic support, access, and safety at UK universities. The data exposes a systemic failure

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Sophie🧑🏻‍🦽♾️🏳️‍🌈@sophiemattholie.bsky.social · 6mo ago

It's report launch day!! Really proud of this report which contains the voices of over 1000 disabled students across the UK. So much needs to be done to improve our experiences and our report has the insights to drive this If you're in HE, strongly recommend you read it

Disabled Students UK@disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 6mo ago

It’s here! 📣 The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in partnership with the Snowdon Trust! Thank you to everyone who took part! and supportive education system. Read & download the report on our website! #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights

At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo.
HE Enabled: The Disability at Uni* Podcast@he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Last chance sign up to this! I had the pleasure of reading the report in prerelease. It's so important for disabled students across the country. Come along if you have the chance! As to why I have an early copy of the report... you'll just have to keep an eye on HE Enabled on Sunday to find out 😉

Disabled Students UK@disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Last chance to sign up! 📣 Join us tomorrow for the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 📆 Thursday 29 January 2026 ⏱️ 12:30–2pm 📍 Online via Zoom Don’t miss out — sign up now! #DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #DisabledStudents #HigherEducation

Promotional graphic announcing the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The main text reads “Tomorrow! The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 Launch” followed by “Thursday 29th January 2026.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right alongside the Snowdon Trust logo. The background is white and blue. Along the bottom of the image is an illustration of a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people celebrating together, including a wheelchair user, a person using a white cane, and people with different skin tones, genders and body types, all raising their arms in a celebratory pose.
Disabled Students UK@disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Navigating employability as a disabled student can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone. Join our January Community Space to explore the current job market for disabled students. 📆 Thursday 15th Janaury 2026 ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Online via Zoom Sign up on Eventbrite!

Promotional graphic for a January Community Space hosted by Disabled Students UK. The event is titled ‘Employability for Disabled Students’. Text reads: Thursday 15th January 2026, 1pm, online on Zoom. The description explains the session will discuss the current employability market and support available for the next steps in a career. Illustration shows a wheelchair user and another person standing together.Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK explaining ‘What is the Community Space?’. Bullet points describe it as a space to learn about available support, find out more about Disabled Students UK and how to get involved, and meet other like-minded disabled students. Illustration shows a wheelchair user and another person standing together.