Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Too many disabled students feel invisible. The Annual Disabled Student Survey puts your experiences in front of the people who shape policy. We can't promise overnight change. But we can promise your voice won't disappear into a void. Take part. 👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea... 012
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Less than half of disabled students say extracurricular activities are accessible to them. Join Disabled Students UK’s FREE online webinar 📆 Wednesday 1st July 2026 ⏰ 12pm–1pm 🎤 Online Event Tickets available via Eventbrite #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #StudentUnionTraining 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Join DSUK for this free ‘train the trainer’ lunch time webinar aimed at Student Activities and Membership services staff. 📆 Wednesday 1st July 2026 ⏰ 12pm–1pm 📍 Online Event Get your tickets via Eventbrite #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #StudentUnionTraining 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026There’s still time to join us! We’re hosting a discussion on DSA Assistive Technology with @allfieuk.bsky.social 📆 Monday 1st June ⏰ 1pm–2pm 📍 Online event Get your free ticket via Eventbrite today #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AssistiveTechnology 110
Reposted by Disabled Students UKSophie🧑🏻🦽♾️🏳️🌈 @sophiemattholie.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Over at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social we're responding to the DfE consultation about cutting DSA assistive tech support in a few ways, so I thought I'd put them in a thread! 121
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Join us at the June Change Forum! Have your say on the DSA Assistive Technology consultation with @allfieuk.bsky.social 📆 Monday 1st June 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 📍 Online Event #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AssistiveTechnology 123
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 25/05/2026We’re partnering with @allfieuk.bsky.social to hear directly from students about how DSA software has supported your studies 📆 Monday 1st June 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 📍 Online event Get your tickets via Eventbrite #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AssistiveTechnology 210
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Last chance to sign up! Join us for an important conversation about mental health for disabled students 📆 Thursday 21st May 2026 ⏰ 1pm 📍 Zoom Sign up via Eventbrite (link in bio!) #DisabledStudentsUK #MentalHealthandWellbeing #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace 111
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Your mental health matters Join our May Community Space as we open up honest conversations about student mental health, the challenges disabled students face, and the support available at university! 📆 Thursday 21st May 2026 ⏰ 1pm 📍 Online via Zoom Sign up on Eventbrite now! #DisabledStudentsUK 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Taking care of your mental health at uni matters Our May Community Space is a safe, supportive place to talk, learn, and connect with other disabled students. 📆 Thursday 21st May 2026 ⏰ 1pm 📍Online via Zoom Come join us! Sign up on Eventbrite #DisabledStudentsUK #MentalHealth #CommunitySpace 100
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHelen Bowes-Catton (she/her) @hbowescatton.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Our 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-...research.open.ac.ukThe Open UniversityA 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... 1149
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Last chance to sign up! Join us this Thursday for a student-led discussion of the Annual Disabled Student Survey! 📆 Thursday 19th February 2026 ⏱️ 1pm–2pm 📍 Online Get your tickets via Eventbrite now #DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #AnnualDisabledStudentsSurvey #ChangeForum 101
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Disclosure isn’t always straightforward. It can feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or even risky. Read the ADSS report on our website now and join our student-only bi monthly Change Forum. 📆 Thursday 19th February 2026 ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Zoom #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ADSS2025 200
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Join our February Change Forum to explore the latest Annual Disabled Student Survey findings and connect with other disabled students. 📆 Thursday 19th February 2026 ⏱️ 1pm – 2pm 📍 Online event #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ADSS2025 #AnnualDisabledStudentsSurvey #ChangeForum 100
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHE Enabled: The Disability at Uni* Podcast @he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social · 03/02/2026HE Enabled is doing something a little different this week! Join Murrin and I as we run through the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. Listen now via the Linktree: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled Thanks to @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social for sponsoring this episode! ID's below. #AcademicSky #Unis 111
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025, in partnership with Snowdon Trust. Join our Change Forum to discuss the latest survey findings 📆 Thursday 19th February 2026 ⏱️ 1pm – 2pm 📍 Online event #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ADSS2025 320
Reposted by Disabled Students UKaldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Universities 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.socialbuff.lyUniversities are still failing disabled studentsDisabled students are still being denied basic support, access, and safety at UK universities. The data exposes a systemic failure 023
Reposted by Disabled Students UKAli Riley @aliriley.bsky.social · 29/01/2026If you work in HE - please read this! 011
Reposted by Disabled Students UKMelody Bishop @melodymayb.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Feeling fuelled in writing-up today by the DSUK Survey launch event! 031
Reposted by Disabled Students UKSophie🧑🏻🦽♾️🏳️🌈 @sophiemattholie.bsky.social · 29/01/2026It'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 021
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHarriet Cannon @harrietcannon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026It's @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Access Insights Report Publication Day! This is always a big one, as it gives us so much insight into the experiences of disabled students on the ground in #UKHE. And, for the same reasons, it's pretty depressing for a career disability practitioner like me 🧵 2106
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026It’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 183
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHE Enabled: The Disability at Uni* Podcast @he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Last 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 😉 011
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Last 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 110
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Save the date! Thank you to every disabled student who took part in the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025, delivered in partnership with the Snowdon Trust. We are excited to release the results! Join the ADSS launch with our expert panel online #DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #DisabledStudents 141
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Final call 📣 Don’t miss our online discussion on employability for disabled students, where we discuss current matters of employability and practical steps you can do! 📆 Thursday 15th January ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Zoom Sign up via Eventbrite #DisabledStudentsUK #Employability #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace 001
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 08/01/2026What does employability really mean? This January, we’re creating a space to talk honestly about careers, explore schemes and programmes for disabled graduates, 📆 Thursday 15 January 2026 ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Online via Zoom Sign up on Eventbrite now! #Employability #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace 122
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Navigating 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! 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Last chance to sign up! 📣 Join us for our final event of 2025 as we discuss Accessible Accommodations 📆 Thursday 18th December 2025 ⏱️ 1–2pm 📍 Online via Zoom Get your ticket via Eventbrite and be part of the conversation #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Finding accessible student housing shouldn’t be this hard! This Change Forum brings disabled students together to highlight failures in accessible housing 📆 Thursday 18th December ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Zoom Sign up on Eventbrite. #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025We’re hosting our December Change Forum, centred on Accessible Student Accommodation! 📆 Thursday 18th December 2025 ⏱️ 1pm 📍 Online via Zoom Sign up to get tickets on Eventbrite. #DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum #AccessibleAccomodations 110
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Last chance to sign up! 📣 Our Cripping Competence event is happening this Wednesday! Join us as we explore how traditional assessments can better support disabled students 📆 Wednesday 3rd December 2025 ⏱️ 12:30pm 📍 Online via Zoom Get your tickets on Eventbrite! 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Join us for our upcoming Cripping Competence event — a powerful conversation on how we can reshape assessment in higher education. 📆 Wednesday 3rd December 2025 ⏱️ 12:30pm 📍Online via Zoom Sign up now on Eventbrite For reasonable adjustments, email: contact@disabledstudents.co.uk by 28th Nov 2025 120
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Rising demand and shrinking resources leave many disabled students facing interrupted learning. Our workshop explores how inclusive assessment design can create more authentic pathways. Sign up on Eventbrite now! If you require reasonable adjustments, email contact@disabledstudents.co.uk 111
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Students Unions! Do you want to better support your disabled student reps & improve overall student experience? We’re launching our Representative Empowerment Project (REP) to support you! 412
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 21/10/2025📢 Exciting news! Disabled Students UK is launching the Representative Empowerment Project (REP) helping Students’ Unions strengthen support for disabled students. REP empowers Disabled Student Reps to grow, connect, and lead change through shared learning. Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. 121
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHE Enabled: The Disability at Uni* Podcast @he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social · 20/10/2025‘I am driven by wanting other people to never have the same bad experiences that I’ve had’ A new episode of HEnabled is out! Sophie (Director, Policy and Fundraising at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social) talks to her inaccessible graduation, parasports, and HE policy. Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled 111
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2025🎓⏰ With the new academic year fast approaching, over 100,000 disabled students will be joining UK colleges and universities. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new students starting university?💡💬 120
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Starting uni or already a student? Our Community Space is here, and this month, we are giving you information on the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) and the support you can receive. Sign up on Eventbrite! #DisabledStudentsUK #CommunitySpace #DisabledStudents #DisabledStudentsAllowance 000
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Annual Disabled Students Survey🎉 Still want to share your thoughts about accessibility in education?💭 Navin is researching diversity, inclusion & social justice @soebristol.bsky.social @allfieuk.bsky.social Survey details below📝✍️⬇️ 100
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Are you Neurodivergent and have done, are doing or are considered doing a PhD? Researchers at Open University are investigating how doctoral study works (or doesn’t) for neurodivergent people. Take their 30 minute survey: forms.office.com/e/ft9jyWsPUW Questions? Email lindsay.odell@open.ac.uk 001
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Calling all disabled students! 📣 Join us for our monthly Change Forum! Date: Thursday 14th August 2025 Time: 1–2pm Location: Online Event We will be discussing how AI is impacting disabled students. Get your free tickets now! #DisabledStudentsUK #Community #DisabledStudents #ChangeForum 000
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2025The deadline to complete the Annual Disabled Student Survey is Thursday 31st July 2025. Your experiences matter — help shape a more inclusive future in education. Let your voice be heard! Link is in bio 🔗 032
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Are you a Disabled Students’ Officer, or someone who advocates for disabled students? Join us at our upcoming Focus Group to share your insights. This is a paid opportunity to make your voice heard. Contact michael@disabledstudents.co.uk to register your interest! #DisabledStudentsUK 010
Reposted by Disabled Students UKHarriet Cannon @harrietcannon.bsky.social · 15/07/2025I know I'm a broken record here - assessment methods are (almost) never competence standards, and therefore you'll need to do something to address the inequity of traditional exams for disabled students, at which point you might as well do the same for all students wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...wonkhe.comIt smells like AI, but how do I prove it?The Royal Statistical Society (RSS), Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), and London Mathematical Society (LMS) have published a punchy joint statement expressing concerns about academ... 0115
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Are you a disabled student and find certain forms of assessment inaccessible? Join our Inclusive Assessment Co-Creation Session and share your insight! Date: 10th July Time: 14:00–16:00 Location: Zoom Participants receive £40! To sign up, email contact@disabledstudents.co.uk 020
Reposted by Disabled Students UKSophie🧑🏻🦽♾️🏳️🌈 @sophiemattholie.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Reminder to all disabled university students that the Annual Disabled Student Survey, run by @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social, is open until the end of the month! Share your experiences as part of the UK's biggest survey on HE accessibility here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea... 023
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Calling all Disabled Student Reps! DSUK is launching the Representative Empowerment Project - Let’s build power together 💪 - Get specialist training - Join a national community of Reps - Help shape the future of the project Launching 10th July 2025 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/representa... 012
Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025In this month's Change Forum for disabled students and SUs we will be discussing the Annual Disabled Student Survey: - What is the Survey and how is it influencing policy? - What are the advantages of spreading the Survey? Join us Thursday July 3rd 2025 at 3pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/july-chang... 011
Reposted by Disabled Students UKSophie🧑🏻🦽♾️🏳️🌈 @sophiemattholie.bsky.social · 27/06/2025"At the heart of all of this is one clear message – disabled students are not asking for luxury. They’re seeking the basic conditions needed to study, participate, and succeed." - A fantastic write up of welfare reforms and the HE landscape from DSUK's Hailie: wonkhe.com/blogs/welfar...wonkhe.comWelfare reforms will hit disabled students hardHailie Pentleton explores how reforms to the welfare system will create impossible choices for disabled students trying to access and thrive in higher education Hailie Pentleton explores how reforms t... 045