Disability History Month

Disability History Month (DHM) runs from 16 November to 16 December this year. Disability History Month is supported by a wide range of disability groups, unions and voluntary organisations, and aims to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality now and in the past.

The theme in 2022 is “Disability, Health and Well Being".

Disability History Month 2022

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Neurodiversity for managers

16 November 2022
10.00-13.00
Online - Zoom

This 3-hour session is aimed at line managers and will focus on the following:
- What is neurodiversity?
- Common Workplace challenges
- Workplace Adjustments
- Legal considerations
- How to be a neuroinclusive manager and strategies for managers

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Mental health awareness

30 November 2022
14.00-15.30
Online - MS Teams

This mental health awareness briefing aims to raise staff awareness around mental health at Imperial, reducing stigma and fostering positive attitudes towards seeking help. This briefing will enable you to start recognising the signs of poor mental health and the importance of speaking up, and to take away some key tips for self-care.

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Disability at Imperial briefing

8 December 2022
10.00-11.30
Online - MS Teams

This awareness-building session provides an introduction to the topic of disability in the workplace. Through discussion, the session will provide participants with an understanding of what constitutes a disability, how you can work towards an inclusive environment for disabled colleagues, and how Imperial provides support to disabled staff.

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Making the most of hybrid meetings for an inclusive workplace

14 December 2022
12:30-13:30
Online

Georgina Wright, Business Disability Advisor, will deliver an in-conversation talk with Sara West, Communications Manager for Chemical Engineering, on the benefits of hybrid meetings and events, and importance of them in a modern, inclusive work environment.

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Staying Well (SWELL) Plan

A personal Staying Well (SWELL) Plan can be used to proactively manage health and wellbeing.

We encourage staff and their managers to use the College Staying Well (SWELL) Plan template (Word)‌ to help discuss adjustments and plans that could be put in place.

Download the SWELL Plan template (Word)

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Health and wellbeing support webpages

The theme for Disability History Month 2022 is "Disability, Health and Well Being".

Our Health and Wellbeing webpages are here to support you when it comes to your mental and physical health, covering topics such as stress and burnout, and meditation.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Campaign

Imperial is now part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower campaign. The initiative is designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has a hidden disability and may require additional assistance.

Find out more about the campaign

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Mental Health First Aider

Mental Health First Aiders support our Imperial community. A Mental Health First Aider will provide you with a safe space to start a confidential conversation about your mental health and signpost you to the most appropriate support.

Speak to a Mental Health First Aider

Dyslexia Champions

Dyslexia Champions™ are volunteers who contribute towards a ‘dyslexia/neuro-divergence friendly’ workplace culture. They answer questions and provide informal support related to dyslexia & other ‘processing differences’ such as dyspraxia & dyscalculia.

Speak to a Dyslexia Champion today

Previous years

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In 2019 Imperial used Disability History Month to focus attention on invisible/hidden disabilities. 

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre worked with Able@Imperial (the staff network for disability and disability supporters) and the Imperial College Union, to put on a range of events, including a talk by Elizabeth Takyi, Founder and CEO of Aspire2inspire Dyslexia. Elizabeth talked about dyslexia awareness, the strengths of dyslexia, and dyslexia in education/workplace.