In this session, Bath Spa University explored how their Disability Service raised the bar for inclusive teaching and learning practice by tackling the challenges of significantly increased numbers of students with individualised reasonable adjustment plans.
As part of the AMOSSHE National Conference 2025, the University of Salford presented findings from the first national survey of disabled staff in UK higher education.
The UK government Department for Education’s HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) has created guidance on compassionate communication in higher education.
SLC (Student Loans Company) has published an update about the new Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) service launched in February 2024. Here's a summary.
On 10 July 2024 EHRC (The Equality and Human Rights Commission) published an advice note for the higher education sector following the legal case of University of Bristol vs Abrahart. Here's a summary.
This session gives an overview of the current context of higher education disability support, and discusses taking a whole institution approach to accessibility.
Sam Boyle (Senior Policy and Research Officer, AMOSSHE) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.
Sam Boyle (Senior Policy and Research Officer, AMOSSHE) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.
This session introduces a student / professional services partnership exploring worldviews around disability, mental health and well-being among students who identify as Black.