Category: Disability and Inclusion

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event on 31 March, dedicated to: Celebrating transgender people.  Acknowledging the courage it takes to live … Read more

Many of us have heard of the difficulties or ‘deficits’ associated with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), like dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD.  But are we aware … Read more

There is a widely reported increase in awareness about autism around the world, probably because there is a long-awaited increase in awareness, identification, diagnosis and … Read more

On the evening of Tuesday 7 February, members of staff, students (including from our Medway campus) and people from the local community came together to … Read more

LGBT+ History Month takes place every February across the UK, and celebrates all LGBTQ+ individuals and communities, as well as taking the time to reflect … Read more

To decide how to celebrate and mark Disability History Month this year, members of Kent Union, staff and students from a variety of divisions, networks, … Read more

It was wonderful to welcome students, staff and members of the local community to an exhibition and film screening event on Tuesday 6th December in … Read more

As part of our ongoing series of articles for Disability History Month showcasing the stories and experiences of students at Kent, first year student Gabby … Read more

Former Kent student, Charlotte Aspland, wrote her 2021 Master of Research (MRes) thesis on the impact of hidden disabilities on individuals’ identity, and speaks from … Read more

What is Disability History Month? Disability History Month (DHM) is a yearly nationwide celebration from 18 November to 18 December, which was started to shine … Read more