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Commemorating Disability History Month 2025

Disability History Month was founded in 2010 to facilitate and support the teaching of the history of disabled persons across the UK. The aim of this movement was to raise awareness of the ableism present in our society but also to develop an understanding of the roots of this inequality and to commemorate the actions of disabled people in the past who have fought for change.

If you're interested in learning more, we would recommend exploring the Disabled People's Archive and National Disability Arts Collection & Archive. Additionally, the Victoria & Albert Museum is currently home to a Design and Disability exhibit, tracing the contributions of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people to design history and culture from the 1940s to the present day.

Get involved at Imperial

Imperial's Able network is hosting a few events in collaboration with the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's I-CAN network. Don't miss the online coffee morning, therapy dog session, reflective round or creative workshop! To find out more and sign up for these events, fill out their online form.

Curious about eco-ableism? The Disability Advisory Service will be running a stall from 12.00 - 14.00 on Monday 24 November to raise awareness of how disabled people are often excluded from environmental activism and policies. You'll find them on the Sherfield Walkway.

Careers support

At the Careers Service, we are pleased to offer tailored support to our disabled and neurodivergent students. Head to our Disability and neurodiversity webpage for more information. Alternatively, dive straight in by watching our short videos on finding inclusive employers and discussing your disability with employers.

On Wednesday 19 November, we will be hosting an interviews workshop for autistic students between 15.30 and 17.00 in the Careers Service Seminar Room (Level 5 of the Sherfield Building). Please register via the JobsLive event webpage.

To discuss any aspect of your professional journey, you can book a 25-minute discussion with one of our careers consultants through JobsLive or, if you're experiencing any difficulties, by emailing us directly at careers@imperial.ac.uk.

If you feel you would benefit from a longer appointment, please speak with the Disability Advisory Service about a referral.