Disability related News
Book launch: Education, disability and social policy
Related subject: Disability | StudentsBook edited by ECU chief executive David Ruebain and Steve Haines launched
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
UK moves step closer to ratifying UN Convention on disability rights
Related subject: DisabilityThe Minister for Disabled People has announced the start of the parliamentary process to ratify the UN Convention.
Annual leave still accrued during long term sickness
Related subject: DisabilityEuropean ruling on annual holiday rights
Recruiting disabled employees and encouraging disclosure
Related subject: DisabilityGood practice examples wanted for new guidance
Student carers
Related subject: Disability | Staff | StudentsEmployment Tribunal ruling raises wider implications for HEIs
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Chris Brill
Senior Policy Adviser
Telephone: 020 7438 1021
Email: chris.brill@ecu.ac.uk
Amy Felsinger
Senior Policy Adviser
Telephone: 020 7438 1019
Email: amy.felsinger@ecu.ac.uk