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Disability
This page shows information that is specifically Disability related. You may find some other relevant information under the general subject category.
News
Higher education institutions reap the benefits of working in partnership with disabled students
Related subject: Disability | StudentsHigher Education Academy and ECU launch guidance showing that the way institutions engage with disabled students makes a real difference to the student learning experience, and the institution as a whole
ECU and sector work supporting students highlighted by government
Related subject: Disability | StudentsGovernment responds to National Student Forum recommendations on improving the student experience
HEIs must ensure campuses are accessible to all
Related subject: DisabilityAccessibility must not be allowed to slip down the agenda, says ECU
Publications
Strategic approaches to disabled student engagement
Related subject: Disability | Students
Effective strategies to engage and involve disabled students as partners
Disability legislation: practical guidance for academic staff (revised)
Related subject: Disability
Provides academic staff with clear information about how to apply disability legislation to teaching and learning
Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students
Making sure the campus environment doesn't disadvantage sensory impaired staff or students
Inclusive practice
Staff disclosure of equality data
Related subject: Disability | Race | Sexual orientation | StaffExamples of policies, guidance and other documents produced by institutions to develop staff disclosure
Definition of disability discrimination extended
Related subject: DisabilityInstitutions may need to review policies following House of Lords case
Disability Equality Commitment
Related subject: DisabilityShowing commitment to disability equality
Your questions
Are pre-employment health questionnaires allowed under the Equality Act 2010?
Related subject: Disability | Equality BillDoes section 60 (pre-employment health questionnaires) of the Equality Act 2010 impact upon our existing recruitment policies and practices?
How can academics ensure the materials they produce are accessible for all students?
Related subject: DisabilityWhat are the deadlines for revising our equality schemes?
Related subject: Disability | Gender | RaceWhat are the reporting requirements for disability, gender and race equality schemes?
Other
Barriers to disabled students in science and engineering
Related subject: Disability | StudentsFree conference exploring the barriers to disabled students in science and engineering
Moving towards the Equality Act 2010: The impact of Disability Equality Schemes in England
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students | Equality BillResearch to evaluate the impact of Disability Equality Schemes (DES) in higher education institutions in England
Strategic approaches to disabled student engagement: launch event
Related subject: Disability | StudentsA practical one-day event to enhance your institution's approach to student engagement by introducing proven approaches to furthering the involvement of disabled students in higher education
Contacts
Staff responsible for this subject.
Stuart Moore
Policy Adviser
Telephone: 020 7438 1023
Email: stuart.moore@ecu.ac.uk
Kate Byford
Senior Policy Adviser
Telephone: 020 7438 1020
Email: kate.byford@ecu.ac.uk
Amy Felsinger
Senior Policy Adviser (currently on maternity leave)
Telephone: 020 7438 1010
Email: amy.felsinger@ecu.ac.uk