Disabled Students UK

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

Promotional graphic featuring a person in a wheelchair with arms raised, appearing to be speaking or expressing joy. The text reads: “Incredibly accessible and good choice of questions, I feel very heard.” Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey. Raise your voice" There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner
Disabled Students UK graphic explaining the webinar content. Topics include accessibility essentials, practical quick wins to improve accessibility, training student leaders to embed accessibility into committee training, and expert insights with a question-and-answer session. An illustration shows three students collaborating around a table, including a wheelchair user.
Promotional poster from Disabled Students UK advertising a free online webinar titled “Making Students’ Union Societies Accessible: What Your Committees Need To Know.” The poster explains that disabled students want greater involvement in Students’ Union life and invites SU staff to a “train the trainer” lunchtime webinar on building accessibility into committee training. Event details are displayed with icons: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 12:00pm, online via Zoom. A call to action reads “Sign up on Eventbrite now!” The design features a purple and pink colour scheme, the Disabled Students UK logo, and an illustration of three people collaborating around a table, including a wheelchair user.
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK announcing a “Last chance to sign up” online event about DSA Assistive Technology with ALLFIE. The event takes place on Monday 1st June 2026 from 1pm to 2pm. A call-to-action encourages viewers to get tickets via Eventbrite. The design features blue and orange branding and illustrations of a diverse group of people, including a wheelchair user
Graphic promoting the Disabled Students UK June Change Forum event. The design features a light grey background with blue and orange accents. At the 2. top, white text inside a blue rounded rectangle reads: “What is the June Change Forum event about?” The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner. The graphic explains that the event will inform the response to the DSA Assistive Technology consultation, provide an opportunity to share insights with ALLFIE and DSUK, and give updates on what has been happening at DSUK. Bold blue text near the bottom reads: “Sign up on Eventbrite.” At the bottom right is an illustration of a diverse group of people including disabled individuals and wheelchair users, standing together. An orange wave design runs along the bottom of the graphic.
Promotional graphic for Disabled Students UK’s “June Change Forum” about the Department for Education’s consultation on reducing assistive technology software funded through Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). The graphic has a light grey background with blue and orange design elements. Text explains that Disabled Students UK is working with ALLFIE to write a response to the consultation and is inviting students to share their experiences and thoughts. Event details state: Monday 1st June 2026, 1pm to 2pm, online event. An orange button says “Get your tickets via Eventbrite”. The bottom right of the graphic includes illustrations of diverse disabled people, including a wheelchair user and people with visible mobility aids. Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
Instagram graphic for Disabled Students UK promoting a mental health discussion event for disabled students. The design features a grey background with pink and navy blue accents. Large text reads “Last chance to sign up!” followed by details about the event: Thursday 21st May 2026 at 1pm, online via Zoom. The post encourages people to sign up on Eventbrite. Decorative icons of a calendar, clock, and location marker appear beside the event details. In the bottom right corner, there is an illustration of a wheelchair user holding hands with another person. The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner
Graphic by Disabled Students UK promoting the “May Community Space. The design features a grey background with pink and navy blue accents and the Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner. The main heading reads: “What is the May Community Space about?” Below are four bullet points discussing student mental health, including: what mental health is and the current student mental health crisis, how the crisis affects disabled students, how universities can support mental health and wellbeing, and ways students can support their own mental health. In the bottom-right corner is an illustration of a wheelchair user holding hands with another person standing beside them.
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK with the headline “Last chance to sign up.” The text invites people to a student-led discussion of the Annual Disabled Student Survey. Event details shown: Thursday 19th February 2026, 1pm to 2pm, online event. An orange button says “Get your tickets via Eventbrite.” The design features blue and orange shapes and illustrations of diverse students, including a wheelchair user and students of different backgrounds, standing together.
Graphic from Disabled Students UK featuring a quote from a disabled student: “I would have disclosed my suspected disabilities much earlier if someone had explicitly asked me.” The graphic includes the Disabled Students UK logo and text referencing the Annual Disabled Student Survey. An illustration shows a person sitting in a wheelchair with another person standing behind them supportively.
Graphic from Disabled Students UK asking “What is the February Change Forum event about?” Bullet points explain that attendees can discuss findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report, share insights with other disabled students, explore current higher education issues, and learn how to contribute to the next survey. Text says “Sign up on Eventbrite.” Illustration shows a diverse group of disabled people, including a wheelchair user and people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
Graphic from Disabled Students UK thanking contributors to the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. The design features purple and white branding with the Snowdon Trust logo. At the bottom, a diverse group of illustrated disabled students are celebrating, including a wheelchair user, a person with a prosthetic leg, and a person using a white cane.
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.
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.
A “Save the date” poster in a white and blue colour scheme announcing The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 results. The text reads: “Thursday 29th January 2026.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a purpley- blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath with white text on two red rectangles creating an equals symbol. Along the bottom is an illustration of a diverse group of students celebrating together, including disabled students using a wheelchair, a cane and a prosthetic arm, wearing bright clothing in yellow, orange, teal, purple and blue.
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK. Text reads: ‘Last chance to sign up! To discuss employability for disabled students with us.’ Event details listed with icons: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1pm, online via Zoom. Includes an illustration of a wheelchair user smiling next to a standing person. Call to action: ‘Sign up on Eventbrite now.’ Disabled Students UK logo shown
Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK titled “What is the January Community Space about?”. The text lists topics including employability, the current job market, how disabled students are affected, support programmes for disabled graduates, and ways to strengthen your CV. The design uses pink and blue colours and includes an illustration of a wheelchair user speaking with another person.
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 with the headline “Last chance to sign up!”. It advertises an online event about Accessible Accommodations. The text reads: “Join us for the last event of 2025, where we discuss Accessible Accommodations.” Event details are listed: Thursday 18th December 2025, 1pm to 2pm, online event. A button says “Get your tickets via Eventbrite.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears at the top right. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including disabled and non-disabled individuals, standing together.
Graphic with blue and white background and Disabled Students UK branding. Large heading reads: “What is the December Change Forum event about?”. Below are three bullet points explaining that the event highlights common failings in accessible housing (such as delays, unsuitable adjustments and communication barriers), explores the realities of navigating university and private student housing as a disabled student, and encourages collective thinking about what accessible accommodation should look like in practice. Text at the bottom says “Sign up on Eventbrite”. An illustration shows a diverse group of people, including a wheelchair user, standing together.
A square promotional graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text reads “December Change Forum.” Below it, smaller text says “Accessible Accommodations.” On the left side is an illustrated character using a wheelchair. On the right, text provides event details: “18th December 2025, 1–2 pm, Online Event.” At the bottom, text reads “Get your ticket on Eventbrite.” The overall style is clean and modern with soft colours and simple illustrations
A promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK with the heading “Last chance to sign up!” It advertises the Cripping Competence event about re examining how traditional assessment can support disabled students. The event is on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12:30pm, held online via Zoom. It encourages viewers to get tickets on Eventbrite. The graphic includes icons of a calendar, clock, and location pin, along with an illustration of three people — one using a wheelchair — working together at a table with laptops and coffee. The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
Graphic titled ‘What is the Cripping Competence event about?’ with the Disabled Students UK logo in the top right. The text outlines key aims of the event, including understanding pressures disabled students face, exploring how ableist norms shape assessments diving into crip theory, and learning about inclusive and authentic assessment approaches. At the bottom is an illustration of three people collaborating at a table, including one wheelchair user.
A promotional graphic for a Disabled Students UK event titled “Cripping Competence: Enhancing Student Outcomes through Inclusive Assessment Design.” The text explains that rising demand, shrinking resources, long waits for diagnostic assessments, and overstretched support systems lead to interrupted learning and inconsistent adjustments for many disabled students. The event details are shown with icons: Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 12:30pm, online via Zoom. At the bottom, it says “Sign up on Eventbrite.” On the right side, the Disabled Students UK logo appears. At the bottom of the graphic, there is an illustration of three people sitting together at a table: one person using a wheelchair, one person with a laptop, and one person standing beside them. The background includes purple and pink design elements.
Illustration shows a text called Student Unions! The text reads ‘do you want to improve the student experience of your disabled students? We’re launching our REP Projects! The graphics shows a diverse group of students including one using a wheelchair gathered around a microphone, smiling and waving. This is set with a blue and grey background with the Disabled Students UK Logo at the top right of the illustration
Illustration showing a group of diverse students, including one in a wheelchair, standing together and smiling, with one person speaking at a microphone. Text reads: ‘The Disabled Students UK Representative Empowerment Project – Empower your disabled student leaders.’ The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
Close-up of a vintage style studio microphone with a metal mesh head, set against a blurred background featuring bright abstract colours in yellow, orange, red and blue.
A poster by Disabled Students UK. The title says “Community Space.” The text reads: “A space to learn more about being a disabled student in higher education. Your chance to make friends with other disabled students! At the bottom, there’s an illustration of a diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, people with visible and invisible disabilities, and people of different backgrounds.
Sharpened coloured pencils arranged in a rainbow gradient on a white background.
Illustration of a diverse group of disabled students, including a wheelchair user and people with different mobility aids, celebrating together. Text reads: “Change Forums – Monthly discussions with disabled students.” Top right shows the Disabled Students UK logo.
A graphic by Disabled Students UK reminding viewers that the deadline to complete the Annual Disabled Student Survey is approaching. The main text reads: “The deadline to complete the Annual Disabled Student Survey is approaching! Complete the Survey by Thursday 31st July 2025. Make sure your voice is being heard!” At the bottom right, there’s an illustration of a person in a wheelchair holding hands with a standing person
Ad from Disabled Students UK inviting disabled student reps to join paid focus groups to share experiences and improve support. Includes logo and illustration of diverse disabled individuals. Text reads:”Are you a disabled student rep? Join a paid opportunity to make your voice heard! Whether you are a current Disabled Students’ Officer, Society Chair, Network Lead, or you represent disabled students in some other way, we want your input! Join us at one of two upcoming Focus Groups to share your insights & experiences of representing disabled students, and enable us to provide the training and community to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported in your role.
A promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK for an event titled “Inclusive Assessment Co-Creation.” The text invites students to share their experiences and ideas to improve inclusivity in academic assessments. The session takes place on 10th July 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00 on Zoom. Participants will receive £40 for their contribution. To sign up, attendees are asked to email contact@disabledstudents.co.uk. The graphic features a group of diverse people, including individuals with visible disabilities, and the Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right corner.
DSUK graphic titled “Calling all Disabled Student Reps!” promoting the launch of the Representative Empowerment Project. Offers specialist training and a national community space for Reps. Event on Zoom on 10th July 2025 from 12pm to 1pm. Includes diverse illustrated group of people, including disabled students.
A colorful graphic with the Disabled Students UK logo. Text reads: 'Change Forums – Monthly discussions with disabled students.' Below the text is an illustration of diverse disabled students smiling and celebrating together, including individuals using a wheelchair, a white cane, a prosthetic leg, and others standing.
A recruitment announcement from Disabled Students UK. The image features a diverse group of people, including individuals with visible disabilities, standing together and smiling. The text on the image reads: We’re Hiring! Join our team as a Delivery Facilitator or Consulting Lead. Application deadline: 16th June 2025.
A recruitment poster from Disabled Students UK. It reads: “We are recruiting! Join the team as our Community and Communications Manager!” The image shows a diverse group of animated characters, including people with visible disabilities, smiling and celebrating.
The image is for the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 by Disabled Students UK. It features a person with a prosthetic leg running. The text reads: "'PhD students can have quite different needs...the university needs to recognise the needs of all its students.' Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey." There is also a logo for Disabled Students UK in the top right corner.
Promotional graphic featuring a person with a white cane walking. The text reads: "'It is important for students to feel that their voices are heard.' Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey." There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner
A recruitment poster from Disabled Students UK. It reads: “We are recruiting! Join the team as our Community and Communications Manager!” The image shows a diverse group of animated characters, including people with visible disabilities, smiling and celebrating.
Promotional graphic featuring a person in a wheelchair with arms raised, appearing to be speaking or expressing joy. The text reads: "'Thank you for providing this space and allow me to feel heard.' Below this, there is an invitation to participate in the survey: 'Fill out the Annual Disabled Students Survey." There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner
A group of disabled students take it in turns to share reasons why the Annual Disabled Student Survey is important.
Promotional graphic featuring a diverse group of people, including individuals with visible disabilities, celebrating and raising their hands in unity. The text reads: "Take part in the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025! Make your voice heard." There is a Disabled Students UK logo in the top right corner.
A recruitment graphic with the logo of Disabled Students UK in the top right corner. The logo consists of a blue background with a white "S" and the text "DISABLED STUDENTS UK" in white. The text reads: “We are looking for a volunteer to join our team as our Community Officer Would you be interested in volunteering 5 hours a week with us to support our Disabled Student community work?” The bottom section of the flyer has an orange curved design element with an illustrated image of a group of different individuals all standing together and smiling.
A promotional graphic with the logos of "Access Insights" and "Disabled Students UK" in the top corners. The title reads: "Are you a disabled student studying at University in the UK?" Below it says, "Read the findings of our 2024 Annual Disabled Student Survey and join our community." The bottom of the graphic features an illustration of a diverse group of students with various disabilities standing together smiling, including individuals using a wheelchair, a cane, and others. The footer states, "The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2024.
Graphic with both Access Insights and DSUK logos, that displays an image of the 2024 Access Insights Reports and text directing viewers to the website - link in caption.