Hello. I am Harshil, a 3rd year medical student who is registered blind. The social model of disability states that disability is not the main cause of peoples difficulties within society but systemic failures are the major contributor. I agree with this definition to an extent and as such believe in educating people around disability and related topics such as health innovations to allow for powerful coproduction a ...
Hi everyone! My name is Grace, a current second year Geologist who is autistic. I would be delighted to represent my fellow disabled students by being your newest disability network member! As a disabled person I am well aware of the hurdles that students face and the mental energy it can take to have to continually fight your corner for things that you are entitled to. I hope that in my role as network member I can ...
I am a second-year computing student and am running for re-election for the Disabled Students' Network (previously the Disabled Students' Welfare Officer) because I want Imperial to do more to support disabled students. Over the past year, I have worked to raise awareness and understanding of disability rights on campus. I have created advocacy materials for students, supported Disability History Month events, devel ...
I’m Amy, a 4th year student and your current Union Disabilities Officer, running for re-election to the Network. This year, I’ve worked to ensure your representation and active support. Among other things, I've worked across the following domains; Community: I delivered a successful Disability History Month with 14 collaborative events, co-founded the new Disabilities Society, and am present ...