What is Disability History Month and when does it take place?
Disability History Month (DHM) is celebrated every year to raise awareness of the historical struggle of people with disabilities for equality and human rights. The aim of DHM is to challenge discrimination and promote understanding of disability rights, to advocate for ongoing change and create a more inclusive society. This year, DHM runs between 14 November and 20 December 2025.
How can I learn more?
You can find out more about the history of DHM, what the University is doing to celebrate the event, and support and resources available for students and staff, by visiting the Disability History Month page. However, some information is below.
What events are going on at Kent?
The exhibition, This is ME! Children and Young People’s Creative Voices, runs between 14 November (10:00) and 28 November (16:29), in the Templeman Library Cafe. Throughout this time, the exhibition can be viewed 24/7. This is an exhibition where children and young people who have disabilities or are care-experienced reflect on who they are, the people, objects and spaces around them, and what is important to them. Art forms include painting, drawing, poetry, dance, music and stories.
The School of Arts and Architecture are also hosting Deaf Architecture Front with Chris Laing on Wednesday 10 December, 15:00-17:00, in Marlowe Lecture Theatre 1. During the event, you can learn about Deaf Architecture Front and how it aims to bridge the gap between the architecture industry and the Deaf community through ongoing research and projects.
You can visit the University website find out about other student events taking place.
What resources are available to me?
The University has lots of resources for students with disabilities and those who would like to increase their awareness of disability inclusion. You can look at the DHM reading list, to explore fiction, memoir, non-fiction, podcasts, audio books and audio-visual books. You can access other literary resources through the Libby App with your University of Kent free access. The Careers and Employability team have an opportunities page for students with demographic-specific opportunities including disability. Kent Student’s Union have inclusive groups you can join such as the Accessibility Network and Neurodivergent Society. You can also read guidance on inclusive language.
How do I report an incident?
You can report an incident such as harassment or bullying through Report + Support. You can either make a named report and speak to an adviser or give an anonymous report.