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Key information

Chairs of the Forum

Kate Cunningham- K.T.Cunningham@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tom Muskett-T.A.Muskett@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Forum Meetings

Thursday 10th June 2020, 13:00-14:00 via Skype

Please confirm your attendance with Forum Chair/s in case of any changes

Our successes

The Disability Action Group has been a forum for communication across Facilities and Service Areas. We have successfully lobbied changes to the estate and been involved in a number of developments relating to adjustments, implementation and installation of facilities for students, staff and visitors. These include;

In response to concerns raised about access the University has collaborated with colleagues and DisabledGo to produce our Accessibility Statement
Improved access to James Graham: ramp access and accessible automated door
Facility for portable hoists and disabled changing room at City Campus in the Rose Bowl
Installation of a fully accessible suite in the James Graham Building (shower, changing couch, closomat toilet, full ceiling hoist)
Ramp access to Northern Terrace and Queen’s Square House
Automated door in Leslie Silver Building
Transport: Extended hours for First Bus
Living Well Poster for Students in the University Halls of Residence; this poster is placed in all student flats and provides information on Accommodation/Security/Equality/Disability and Welfare Services available
Sharing knowledge about issues which students with a disability have within their Halls and University premises, i.e. equipment/access and timetabling.
Equality impact assessment of the staff absence procedure (linked to disability).

The Forum

The forum meets 3 times per year during the day, alternating between City and Headingley Campus, lunch is provided. We welcome new members to participate in a friendly environment.

Links & Resources

Useful Documents

Disability refers to someone who has a physical or mental impairment or an impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Leeds Beckett aims to make all aspects of its provision as accessible and inclusive as possible by providing a culture and environment in which students, prospective students, visitors and staff can feel comfortable and achieve their full potential. This is in line both with our responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty within the Equality Act (2010) and our institutional strategic aims

The Disability Action Group is an opportunity for both staff and students to meet to address any concerns or issues that they, or fellow students, staff and visitors may be facing.