Disability Recognition Month: 16 November to 16 December
Every year we celebrate disabled history, culture, and achievements during Disability Recognition Month, which this year takes place between 16 November and 16 December.
Disability Recognition Month is a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of disabled people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future work in this area.
Disability Recognition Month events:
Film screening: Peanut Butter Falcon - Wednesday 22 November
British Sign Language taster session
Power Up Your Learning - Wednesday 22 November
Assessment A11y Give Away
Event details
Film Screening: Peanut Butter Falcon - Wednesday 22 November
- Time: 2 to 4pm
- Location: Hallward Screening Room, University Park
- Book your place
The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the wrestling school The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own, to join them on their journey.
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British Sign Language taster sessions - 4 and 11 December
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Power Up Your Learning - Wednesday 22 November
- Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Location: Self Access Centre (C Floor, Trent Building, University Park)
Digital and Technology Services (DTS), Learning Technology and Libraries Learning Development will be available in the morning for any questions you have, including:
- Study skills including note taking
- Using captions to access your lecture recordings
- Using learning technology
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Assessment A11y Give Away
Pick up your Assessment A11y Cube! The cube includes tips including:
- What it means to be an a11y
- Making your coursework accessible
- Making your oral presentations accessible
- Making your powerPoint presentations accessible
Cubes are available in the following locations:
- Humanities Building Atrium
- CLAS Common Room - Trent Building B10
- English Common Room - Trent Building A90
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I joined the University of Nottingham in 2018, choosing to study here primarily because of its facilities for people with disabilities. I came to visit the university in 2017 on an open day and felt excited by the prospects, having met other students with disabilities and getting to familiarise myself with the campus. During the four years I spent here, I felt my disability was accommodated and the campus, despite hilly was accessible.
If I ever needed support, the university was able to provide it. I felt safe being around campus and the wider community which is very important as living away from home, you find yourself worrying. I was fortunate that Nottingham has a great transport system. I’d recommend the university to disabled students who are wondering where to study as it’s a great university and I enjoyed my time here.