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 2024

This year Disability History Month runs from Thursday 14 November to Friday 20 December.

Disability Support Fair - Thursday 28 November

Imperial's Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Centre are setting out stalls in the Main Entrance 10.00-16.00 to talk to university staff about the various support options available. Whether you have specific needs or want to know more about what we offer, our team is here to help! 

  • Advice Café: 13.30-15.00. Sit down with our expert disability advisors. Gain insights on how we can assist you directly or learn how to be a better ally in the workplace.
  • Workplace Adjustments: Get practical guidance on essential workplace adjustments and how to implement them effectively for a more inclusive environment.
  • Workplace Adjustments Passport: Discover how this valuable tool can enhance your discussions with your manager and facilitate smooth implementation of adjustments.
  • Free giveaways: Don’t miss out on exclusive merchandise and delicious sweet treats available while supplies last!
  • Panel Discussion: 11.30-12.30 covering Workplace Adjustments, Disability Passports, and Inclusive Recruitment

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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 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.

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As part of Disability History Month, Imperial students have opened up about the support they received from Imperial’s Disability Advisory Service, from autism social groups to accommodation adaptations.

Support for disabled students at Imperial

In 2020, we published a video featuring Imperial students talking about the support they received from Imperial’s Disability Advisory Service, from autism social groups to accommodation adaptations.

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As part of Disability History Month, Imperial staff have shared their tips and advice on how to tell a manager about a disability, how managers have supported them and how the Calibre course has helped them.

Staff share tips and advice

In 2020, we published a video featuring Imperial staff sharing their tips and advice on how to tell a manager about a disability, how managers have supported them and how the Calibre course has helped them.

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Four members of staff share their personal experiences of mental health and work.

Good days and difficult days

 Four members of staff share their personal experiences of mental health and work for Disability History Month 2018. 

Staff diversity networks

Able@Imperial
Able is the College's staff network for disability and disability supporters

Looking for support?

As a Disability Confident Leader, Imperial offers:

Support for staff

Support for students through the Disability Advisory Service