Promote Accessibility and Empower Disabled Students

Disabled Students Officer

Promote Accessibility & Empower Disabled Students

 

Position: Disabled Students Officer
Term: 7th July 2025 – 10th July 2026
Hours: Part-time, 3 hours per week
Induction: 18th – 22nd August (compulsory)

 

Passionate about creating a more inclusive and accessible university experience? As Disabled Students Officer, you'll advocate for students with both visible and invisible disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.

 

Why This Role is Perfect for You

🔹 Lead Change: Push for better accessibility and inclusivity at Brunel.
🔹 Raise Awareness: Champion Disability Awareness Month and launch impactful campaigns.
🔹 Be a Voice for Disabled Students: Work with university and union leaders to drive meaningful improvements.

 

What’s in it for You?

✔ Develop leadership, negotiation, and advocacy skills
✔ Exclusive perks: Guest list entry to Union club nights, 40% off Locos coffee
✔ Training & development opportunities
✔ Influence policies that shape the student experience

 

What You’ll Do

💡 Run Campaigns: Lead Disability Awareness Month and a supplementary campaign to drive inclusion.
📢 Promote Accessibility: Advocate for a more disability-friendly campus.
🤝 Engage with the Community: Co-chair the Disabled Students Network and work with key stakeholders.
🎯 Drive Policy Change: Push for improved support services and accessibility measures.

 

Who Can Apply?

✅ Current Brunel student (2024/25 academic year)
✅ Lived experience of a disability
✅ Passion for accessibility, equality, and inclusion

 

Why This Role Matters

As Disabled Students Officer, you’ll ensure students with disabilities have the support and resources they need to succeed. This is your chance to create a lasting impact on accessibility and inclusion at Brunel.

 

Ready to Lead? Step up and champion change!

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