MyAV·¶

MyAV·¶ is presenting a range of events as part of UK Disability History Month 2021. Find out more below.

November:

• 30 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: with legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who will be speaking about her recent book, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.
• 25 NovemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR STAFF]:ÌýFind out more about disability equality in the UK at .
• 29 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: Louise Grimmett from MyAV·¶'s Student Support and Wellbeing will be leading on neurodiversity and the resources that MyAV·¶ can offer.
• 29 November – [VIRTUAL/FOR STUDENTS]: Join a on discussing disabilities and health conditions with employers. The event will offerÌýadvice on recognising when an employer has an inclusive culture andÌýguidance on further resources and support.

December:

• 2 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: MyAV·¶'s Centre for Artificial Intelligence and the Global Disability Innovation Hub will be hostingÌý, an online event to discuss the power of AI in transforming the lives of people with disabilities.
• 2 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: In this Lunch Hour Lecture, Professor Katrina Scior and Lisa Richardson will present research on a range of interventions to combat the stigma of intellectual disability.
• 3 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON/FOR ALL]:ÌýThe Portico will be lighting up purple for International Day of Persons with Disabilities at MyAV·¶. Join in by following the hashtag on the day and sharing what you are doing in your area to support disability inclusion.
• 3 December – [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, MyAV·¶ Student Support and Wellbeing will beÌýhosting academics and an expert student panel.Ìý
• 8 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR ALL]: Join on rethinking inclusive spaces in Higher EducationÌýbased on learnings from disabled students and staff.
• 9 and 14 DecemberÌý– [VIRTUAL/FOR STAFF]: Digital Skills Development areÌýrunning aÌýsession on Word and a session on PowerPointÌýto help you create more accessible content.

This webpage is being updated with additional events as they are announced. If you are hosting a MyAV·¶ event for UK Disability History Month that you would like included here, please get in touch.Ìý