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Disability History Month (DHM) runs from mid-November to mid-December. 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.

If you are planning an activity for Disability History Month, or an EDI event at any time of the year, please get in touch with the EDI Centre.

Disability History Month 2025

This year Disability History Month runs from Thursday 20 November to Friday 20 December.

Get involved

Able network events

The Able network and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust I-CAN network are collaborating on several events:

  • Friday 21 November – Online coffee morning
  • Tuesday 25 November – Therapy dog session
  • Thursday 4 December – Reflective round
  • 19 December - Imperial Health Charity Creative Workshop

Find out more and sign up for the events

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre event

Discover neurodiversity and disability support at Imperial

Curious about the support available for neurodiverse and disabled staff? Visit the EDI Centre stall on 10 December, 11.00 - 14.00, by the Roots Café in MediaWorks, White City.

What’s in it for you?

Accessible MediaWorks: Learn how the space was designed with accessibility in mind and share your feedback to help make it even more inclusive.

Explore our stall: Meet our friendly team and discover the support options available -  whether you have questions, want to learn more, or are interested in being an ally.

Workplace adjustments: Get clear, practical advice on what adjustments are and how to implement them.

Workplace Adjustments Passport: See how this tool can support conversations with your manager or staff and streamline adjustments.

Free giveaways: Enjoy exclusive merchandise and tasty treats while supplies last!

 

Disability History Month events

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Amy Lloyd Evans

“There is a lot of support at Imperial, from the Disability Advisory Service to the student mental health service, accommodation teams and academic tutors.”

Amy, a fourth-year medical student and Disabilities Officer for Imperial College Union, reflects on the support available across Imperial and advises other students to seek support for reasonable adjustments.

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Sana Kardar

“For me, Disability History Month is about awareness, visibility and inclusion.”

Sana is a Postgraduate Taught student on the MSc Bioscience Futures: Communication, Innovation and Entrepreneurship course and co-founder of a startup, Sanaa.

She shares her experience of receiving support from Imperial’s Disability Advisory Service and her departmental disability advisor.

Read Sana’s profile

Nico Henry

“People have different disabilities and a lot of them are very hidden. If anyone has any issues, including accessibility issues or anything they want to discuss – I’m here.”

For Nico, Disability History Month is about empowering people and asking how we can be more inclusive. He is passionate about bringing neuro-inclusive practices to the students’ union and the university.

Read Nico’s profile

Meg Spiteri

“It’s about connecting students with other people going through the same thing and having a sense of community.”

As Imperial College Union's Disabilities Officer (2024-25), Meg was the student representative for anyone experiencing a disability while at Imperial, including physical disability, hidden disabilities, chronic illness, neurodiversity and long-term mental health conditions.

Read Meg’s profile

Mary Adeturinmo

“Raising awareness about living with Sickle Cell can help others facing similar challenges and demonstrate that it is possible to thrive in science while living with a disability.”

Mary lives with Sickle Cell Disease and is a passionate advocate for those living with the condition. Alongside Professor Julie Makani, a former Provost’s Visiting Professor, Mary co-founded the Sickle Cell Group, a platform for research, scientists and patients which facilitates various research projects.

Read Mary’s profile

Previous years

Events in previous years have ranged from panels to seminars as well as communication campaigns aimed to raise awareness and visibility. In 2023 we covered:

In previous years we published Bringing different perspectives: navigating education and career with a disability and More than meets the eye: Meet five Imperial staff and students with invisible disabilities.

Staff diversity networks

Able network
Able is the network for disabled staff and research postgraduate and allies.

Looking for support?

As a Disability Confident Leader, Imperial offers:

Support for staff

Support for students through the Disability Advisory Service