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New Peer-to-Peer Network 

Fancy being part of an inclusive, student-led network that aims to raise awareness about disability, mental health, and neurodiversity? Check out the Disabled Students’ Peer Network - a student-led organisation in the School of Law. 

The DSPN provides a safe space for disabled students from across the university wanting to share their experiences of disability. 

Find out more.

Keep connected this Christmas 

The big tree is up on campus, the nights are drawing in and you're almost at the end of term. Whatever your plans this Christmas, it’s important to take stock, have a break from your studies and take care of your mental health. Visit our Christmas wellbeing page to find ways to keep connected during the break. 

Don't forget: Disability Services will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 15 December (12pm-5pm). We will reopen at 9am on Friday 16 December.
 

LUU - and you

LUU needs you! They're looking for feedback from a selection of students with different backgrounds on a range of topics, with disabled students particularly welcome to get involved.

1. Lead LUU Focus groups (Recruiting now – over December) 
Tell LUU what life is like as a student at Leeds and how they can improve Lead LUU. A £10 voucher will be given as a thank you.

Find out more

2. Student Insight Panel (Recruiting now – 3 Feb 2023) 
LUU are looking for between 100-200 students from a variety of backgrounds to be part of their ongoing survey panel. Panellists would complete one survey per term for their time at Leeds, helping LUU to shape their provision for students. 

Find out more

Speak to Disability Services

Do you have a question about your disability support? Is there anything you're unsure of, or are concerned about? Talk to us. We can provide information and advice, signpost you elsewhere, or arrange a follow up appointment.

• Visit our reception during the week for a drop in with a member of the team (no appointment needed)
• Book an online appointment by calling us on 0113 343 3927 or emailing disability@leeds.ac.uk

Careers news

Don't miss out on the range of opportunities, talks, workshops and events for disabled students in Careers.

Not sure where to start? Our full list of Careers support gives you details on drop-ins, helps you to link up with a dedicated Careers contact, and shares info on the team's careers programme to mark UKDHM. 

Find out more.
 

Assistive technology - get involved

Whatever you're struggling with, technology can help. There's a whole range of apps, software and hardware out there to assist with everything, from writing and reading, to study, planning and organising your time.

1. Watch our Assistive Tech Advisor Tom as he explains what's available and how technology could help you.
2. Want some help? Book a 1:1 appointment with Tom to learn more
3. Join our latest workshop -  A Dive into Office 365, Mondays and Wednesdays at 1pm.
4. Browse our full list of resources here
 

Staff blog: My journey to becoming a Disability Coordinator

"As a young person I recognised my disability would have an impact on my career. What I didn’t realise then, is that ultimately, that impact would be positive; I believe I am better at the job I do because I am a disabled person."

In this month's blog we feature Disability Coordinator, Joanna Cannon. As a disabled person, Joanna always fought against the assumption that she should "work with disabled people" - until, that is, she realised that's where her calling lay...

Read Joanna's story here

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