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Disability History Month


Raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of disabled people throughout DHM at UEA.

Disability History Month is an annual event celebrated from the 14th November to the 20th December that looks at creating a platform to focus on disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights.


It is important to recognise that disabled people have multiple identities, are sometimes members of other groups subjected to discriminatory practice, and that disability is diverse in nature in terms of the range and types of impairment that affect people e.g. Neuro-diverse, mental health issues, learning difficulty, physical, invisible and sensory impairments.


What is our aim during disability history month? 

During Disability History Month, we aim to... 

  • Celebrate the experiences and achievements of disabled people. 
  • Create greater understanding of the barriers in society that disabled people face. 
  • Look at the history of how such barriers are fuelled by negative attitudes and customs, whilst reflecting on how far we have to go. 
  • Develop and campaign on what needs to be changed for disabled people to achieve full equality in all areas of life. 
  • Make equality a daily reality. 

Events

Disability Week
15th-17th October
The Hive, Union House
Talk hosted by Kerry King Disability Week Talk - Active Allyship
15th October
SU Bookable Room 1
Boxing Workshop Disability Week Workshop - Able2B Boxing Demo
15th October
SU Bookable Room 1
Film screening of Rain Man Disability Week Film Screening - Rain Man
15th October
SU Bookable Room 1
Talk hosted by Kerry King Disability Week Talk - LGBTQ+ & Disability
16th October
SU Bookable Room 1
Talk hosted by UEA Student Journey & Support Services Disability Week Talk - Disability Support at UEA
16th October
SU Bookable Room 1
Disability Week - Live Music!
17th October
The Street
Disability Week Workshop - How to be an Activist
17th October
SU Bookable Room 1