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The Disabled Students and Mental Health briefing provides an overview of key topics concerning disability and student mental health. Within the briefing we explore various legal and regulatory frameworks, practice, student voice, and academic literature. We hope this will serve as a resource for anybody who wishes to understand the factors shaping disabled students’ mental health and wellbeing in UK higher education; and the provisions in place to address inequities. Key topics we explore include:
This briefing would not have been possible without the significant generosity of the now-closed charity, DSA QAG. Their funding allowed us to complete this work. Beyond this we are hugely grateful for the testimony and expertise of the teams at the Thomas Pocklington Trust, Diversity and Ability, and UMHAN, whose contributions were vital.
This is just the beginning for us. In our Student Mental Health Manifesto we solidify our commitment to fighting inequity, championing the interests of disabled students and fighting for truly inclusive university experiences.
- Student Mental Health and Disability
- Access, Participation, and Outcomes
- Access and Participation Plans
- Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
- The Equality Act and Reasonable Adjustments
This briefing would not have been possible without the significant generosity of the now-closed charity, DSA QAG. Their funding allowed us to complete this work. Beyond this we are hugely grateful for the testimony and expertise of the teams at the Thomas Pocklington Trust, Diversity and Ability, and UMHAN, whose contributions were vital.
This is just the beginning for us. In our Student Mental Health Manifesto we solidify our commitment to fighting inequity, championing the interests of disabled students and fighting for truly inclusive university experiences.
