NADSN worked closely with CRUK to improve guidance for Disabled applicants and grantholders: https://tinyurl.com/58hs4rjy #DisabilityInResearch #EDI #AbleismInAcademia #NADSN #CancerResearch

We can’t wait to meet Tito Bone! 🎤💜 Join us Fri 28 Nov for Laughter, Joy & Pride: A NADSN Event with Quiplash Accessible art, humour & eco glitter galore 🌟 🎟️ Book now via TicketSource (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nadsn) #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabledJoy #NADSN

Brilliant news! 🎉 Dr Melanie Thorley has published a new article with @OpenUniversity on disability-inclusive language in higher education, challenging negative terms & sharing the @UniofGreenwich STAART model. https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.27.2.164

Does your Disabled Staff Network collaborate with local community groups near your workplace? We’d love to hear your examples of partnership and engagement. 💬 Share below or contact uk.nadsn@gmail.com and andrew.crosbie@sqa.org.uk

Have you booked yet for Laughter, Joy & Pride? 💜 Fri 28 Nov | Online 🎤 Tito Bone performance 1–2pm 🎨 Workshop on #DisabledJoy 3–5pm (NADSN only – 30 spaces) 🎟️ Book now via TicketSource – don’t miss it! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nadsn #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabledJoy

Opportunity to shape inclusive research Ruby Goodley (PhD researcher, University of Leeds) is seeking advisory board members for her ESRC-funded project. 🎥 Learn more: https://youtu.be/vuVSKk4Brmw 🔗 Research profile: https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/pgr/3606/ruby-goodley @rubygoodley.bsky.social

Official launch of Histories of Disability: Chapter Two! 🗓️ Fri 14 Nov 2025 17:30–20:00 (GMT) 📍 Uni of Greenwich & online 🎟️ https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/greenwich/anthology-chapter-two-launch Catch up: https://tinyurl.com/2jrj2jb7 #DisabilityHistory #NADSN #STAART

This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, NADSN is gifting our community a celebration of #DisabledJoy 💜 Join us Fri 28 Nov for Laughter, Joy & Pride - humour & creativity by and for Disabled people 🎤✨ 🎟️ Book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nadsn #NADSN #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabledPride

Our NADSN general catch-up meeting is today! 🗓️ Tues 28 Oct 🕓 15:45–17:15 UK time 📍 Join us on MS Teams – link in your calendar invite, or ListServ emails Looking forward to seeing you there 💬💜 #NADSN #DisabledStaffNetwork #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

Researchers from @openuniversity.bsky.social and London South Bank University are exploring how to make doctoral vivas more accessible for neurodivergent candidates. They’re seeking input from staff who’ve supervised, examined, or supported PhD candidates. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3r5aka36

Accessible Design History Grant for disabled researchers, students & practitioners funding disability-related costs. Rolling deadline until funds are allocated. Apply via @sodesignhistory.bsky.social 👇 🔗 https://www.designhistorysociety.org/awards/accessible-design-history-grant

Join us online Fri 28 Nov for Laughter, Joy & Pride 💜 1–2pm: Tito Bone’s funny, glitter-filled performance 3–5pm: Workshop on #DisabledJoy (NADSN only – 30 spaces) 🎟️ Book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nadsn Celebrate #DisabilityHistoryMonth with laughter, creativity & pride!

The DALE project team at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social is looking for people with an interest in disability access to review their new lab access assessment. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/schools-and-departments/school-of-health-sciences/research/disability-access-in-laboratory-environments

Webinars in the WAARC series, Dreaming Up A Disability-Inclusive Workplace. 29 Oct https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wellcomeantiableistresearchcultureuniversityofsheffield/1887023 26 Nov https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wellcomeantiableistresearchcultureuniversityofsheffield/1888863

Opportunity to mentor a disabled student at the University of Greenwich. The new #STAARTConnect programme matches disabled students with disabled mentors - manageable contact hours and great support. Find out more 👉 https://linktr.ee/mentoringuog #DisabilityInHE #Mentoring #Inclusion

APPG Roundtable on Diversity & Inclusion in #STEM. The @britsciassoc.bsky.social#STEMreport highlights key points we raised. https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/report-highlights-disconnect-between-data-collection-and-action-on-edi-in-uk-science-and-tech-sector

Wonderful to spend time at @wellcometrust.bsky.social with friends once again, especially Dr Hamied Haroon of @nadsn.bsky.social 🤩 Yesterday we went to the #NADSNWhitePaper event on working towards equity for disabled people in STEMM #DisabledInSTEMM #EquityInResearch

We encourage all to reach out to your own MPs and let them know how you are impacted using this letter. https://www.nadsn-uk.org/nadsn-subgroups/stemmactiongroup #NADSN #DisabilityInSTEMM #Neurodiversity #EDI #InclusionMatters #AccessibleAcademia

Our NADSN general catch-up meeting is today! 🗓️ Wed 24 Sep 🕓 11:30–13:00 UK time 📍 Join us on MS Teams – link in your calendar invite, or ListServ emails Looking forward to seeing you there 💬💜 #NADSN #DisabledStaffNetwork #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

Beyond the Office? How remote and hybrid working can help close the disability employment gap https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundation/publications/beyond-the-office #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityEmployment #RemoteWorking #HybridWorking #ReasonableAdjustments #EqualityAct

BSL is Not for Sale: A Deaf-led approach to AI procurement The report highlights that sign language AI tools in education, justice, and healthcare are often introduced without sufficient involvement of Deaf experts or BSL users.

STAART Workshop: Introduction to Free Learning Technology Software https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/greenwich/staart-workshop-introduction-to-free-learning-technology #Accessibility #LearningTechnology #InclusiveEducation #DisabledStudents #Neurodivergence #STAART

💼 Check out this helpful Access to Work guide from Scope: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/access-to-work-grant-scheme

Making Labs Accessible 📅 Wed 3rd Sep 2025 🕓 16:00–17:00 (UK time) 📍 Online (recorded) 🎟 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-in-stem-network-making-labs-accessible-tickets-1549600559989 #Accessibility #Inclusion #STEM #DisabledStaff #NADSN

A Place at the Table: Symposium on Transformational Inclusion 📅 3–4 September 2025 (in-person, Corsham, Wiltshire) 💻 Plus selected online sessions 🔗 Register here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/e-pbaler #Inclusion #DisabilityJustice #Community #NADSN

UK Young Academy is running a survey on how UK workplaces can better support neurodivergent people. Take the survey: 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/THRIVEUKYA #UKYoungAcademy #NeurodivergentVoices #InclusionMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #EquityAtWork #NADSN

🧠 Free Online Event – 2 Sept, 3:30–4:30 BST Join NLISN for a talk on neurodivergent librarians’ workplace experiences. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/you-deserve-to-take-care-of-yourself-experiences-of-nd-librarians-tickets-1498932660939

Access to Work Collective has launched the new #AccessToNoWhere campaign, calling for urgent reform of Access to Work! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/accesstoworkcollective_accesstonowhere-accesstoworkcollective-accesstowork-activity-7347893388588785664-Hbq6

🎉 Huge congrats to NADSN Director Dr Hamied Haroon on winning the Individual General Distinguished Achievement Award and the new Christabel Pankhurst Medal at UoM! Watch: https://youtu.be/aDC5AzYLvmE?t=968 #DisabilityInclusion #NADSN #UoM #HHHotWheels

📖 Creating Autism-Friendly Communities - New blog post by Andrew Crosbie 👉 Read the full blog: https://www.nadsn-uk.org/creating-autism-friendly-communities-my-journey-with-the-national-autistic-society #AutismAcceptance #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #NADSN #AutismFriendly

💜 Happy Disability Pride Month! 💜 A huge thank you to our network leaders and members who work tirelessly all year to raise the profile of disabled people and champion inclusion in workplaces and beyond. #DisabilityPrideMonth #WeBelongHere #DisabledAndProud #NADSN

Our NADSN general catch-up meeting is today! 🗓️ Fri 25 July 🕓 15:45–17:15 UK time 📍 Join us on MS Teams – link in your calendar invite, or ListServ emails Looking forward to seeing you there 💬💜 #NADSN #DisabledStaffNetwork #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

🚨 In 1 day, Parliament votes on Universal Credit changes hitting Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people hardest. 📩 Write to your MP now: https://takingthepip.co.uk/write-to-your-mp/#letter Tag 3 people. Act fast. #TakingThePIP #StopTheCuts #DisabilityRights

Save the date: Greater Manchester's first Disability Pride March is on Saturday 5 July in central Manchester! The march ends with a rally in St Peter’s Square, followed by GMCDP’s 40th birthday party at Friends Meeting House. #DisabilityPrideGM #DisabledAndProud #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

NADSN supports the campaign #TakingThePIP Act now to STOP these cuts! ✉️ Write to your MP: https://takingthepip.co.uk/write-to-your-mp 📱 Share your story #TakingThePIP #CutsKill #DisabilityRebellion #WelfareNotWarfare #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AssistUsToLive

Our NADSN general catch-up meeting is today! 🗓️ Thu 26 June 🕓 15:45–17:15 UK time 📍 Join us on MS Teams – link in your calendar invite, or ListServ emails Looking forward to seeing you there 💬💜 #NADSN #DisabledStaffNetwork #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

🧏‍♀️🦯 It’s #DeafblindAwarenessWeek (24–30 June) Deafblindness affects communication, mobility & access — yet is often misunderstood. 🔗 https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/deafblind-awareness-week/ #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleWorkplaces #SenseCharity

🗓️ Upcoming general catch-up meetings (UK time): Thurs 26 June, 15:45–17:15, Fri 25 July, 15:45–17:15, [August break ☀️], Wed 24 Sept, 11:30–13:00, Tues 28 Oct, 15:45–17:15, Fri 28 Nov, 15:45–17:15. https://linktr.ee/NADSN Looking forward to connecting with you all!

The Royal Society launches its report on disability tech & data today! 🧠💻 Join the livestream at 7pm UK time: https://www.youtube.com/live/C-10IvL61Ao Report, and resources: https://royalsociety.org/news-resources/projects/disability-data-assistive-technology

Over 3.2M disabled people risk losing support under cruel DWP reforms. PIP criteria are tightening, and UC top-ups are being slashed. Speak out before 30 June! ✍️ Write to your MP and respond to the consultation: takingthepip.co.uk #TakingThePIP

GMCDP information session about the disability cuts Green Paper. Online on Wed 25 June, 6.30-8pm. https://gmcdp.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=468 Please feel free to share widely - anyone who will be affected by the proposals and allies are welcome. Kayla NADSN Intersectionality Co-Lead

🧪 Are you a UK-based researcher? Your voice matters. Take 15 mins to share how funding pressures, culture shifts & assessments impact your ability to engage the public. 🗣️📊 Survey by @royalsociety & @TechnopolisGrp 👉 https://www.research.net/r/RS_public_engagement_25

🔵 It’s #DiabetesWeek! Diabetes is often invisible, but its impact at work is real — from managing fatigue to dealing with stigma. Let’s talk, support, and include. 🔗 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/get_involved/diabetes-week #InvisibleDisabilities #WorkplaceInclusion #NADSN

Disabled people are being hit hardest by cuts. 📉 Less support 💷 Rising costs 🧊 Choosing between food, heat, or care We stand with @scope to demand change. 🔗 https://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/the-cost-of-cuts #CostOfCuts #DisabilityRights #NADSN

As we’re in marking season, some thoughts on marking related burnout based on my @isrfoundation.bsky.social research on the exhaustion economy from the perspective of academics with energy limiting conditions @nadsn.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @alisonallam.bsky.social @equihealthfutures.bsky.social 1/6

Join the FREE webinar with British Judo to discuss leadership, positive culture, and diversity in disability. 💪🏼✨ Mon 2 June 2025 12:30 PM https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lessons-from-a-paralympic-sport-for-high-flying-businesses-tickets-1292622260979

DR UK invites DPOs to join Response Circles on welfare cuts. 29 May (1–2:30pm) 4 June (5–6:30pm) 5 June (10–11:30am, AtW focus) rebecca.tayler-edwards@disabilityrightsuk.org https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/welfare-cuts-and-access-work-consultation-dr-uk-announces-dpo-response-circles

We need YOUR VOTES! Avril Coelho, and Dr. Kush Kanodia: NDA Lifetime Achiever. Prof. Jackie Carter: NDA Positive Role Model for Disability. RIDE Higher: NDA Community Organisation for Disability. NADSN: NDA Community Organisation for Disability. Deadline: 21 May 2025. https://linktr.ee/NADSN

Join us on Wed 21 May at 5PM for an inspiring hybrid event led by Amy Jennison-Boyle and Dr. Roger Newport. This session invites neurodivergent individuals to share their experiences, enriching research at Loughborough University. All welcome! For details, contact Amy a.jennis-boyle@lboro.ac.uk.

We’re happy to introduce Dr. Armineh Soorenian, who is launching two key initiatives at NADSN: 👉 Access to Work Users Group 👉 Response to the UK Government’s AtW Consultation Interested in collaborating? Contact a.soorenian@sheffield.ac.uk. Join our NADSN ListServ to stay updated!