Let’s talk about Disability History

This week we are talking about disability history. From 18 November to 18 December is UK Disability History Month, and 2020’s theme is ‘Access: How far have we come? How far have we to go?’

Find out more about Warwick’s ongoing commitment to accessibility.

Estates - Accessibility

Jenny Wheeler, Estates Accessibility Officer has created a comprehensive guide on how Estates are working with others at Warwick to improve access. Over the course of Disability History Month, they will be celebrating how far we have come at Warwick and sharing what we are busy working on to continue to develop an inclusive environment at the University.

See how Estates are making changes.

Disability History Reading List - Library

A reading list for Disability History has been created by Kat Waters (Academic Support Librarian for History) and members of the Disability Taskforce, including representatives from Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, WarwickEnable and the Disabled Staff Network. Additional support and suggestions were provided by Laura Waller and Julie Robinson (The Library).

View the Disability History reading list

The Library are keen to receive recommendations for additional items from the wider Warwick community. If you would like to suggest a book, article, film, TV or radio broadcast, podcast, or other resource, please contact Katherine dot Waters at warwick dot ac dot uk. You are also welcome to send us your comments and feedback.

Modern Records Centre - Library

Melissa Downing, Widening Participation Officer, has created an online exhibition of records from the MRC documenting ‘Disability and Work’ after the First and Second World Wars, when soldiers injured in combat were supported to return to the workplace.

Visit the online Disability and Work exhibition

Liz Wood, MRC Archivist, has created an extensive research guide around Disability History in the MRC archives.

Explore the Disability History research guide

Please note archives at the Modern Records Centre include historical terminology used to describe medical conditions or aspects of disability. This language reflects the context in which the material was created, and may be considered offensive today.

Web Accessibility

View Warwick’s Accessibility Statement and accompanying resources to make sure online resources meet accessibility requirements (WCAG2.1), to ensure equal opportunities and access for all our staff and students.

Warwick is committed to developing accessible and inclusive approaches to ensure that everyone can participate in our community.

See a checklist from IT Services on how to create accessible web pages.