°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Disability Equality Steering Group (DESG)
Terms of Reference
Aims of the Group
- To raise awareness of disability issues at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ including environmental,ÌýbehaviouralÌýand institutional barriers experienced by Disabled People with a range of physical, cognitive and mental health conditionsÌýand impairments.Ìý
- To represent the views of Disabled Staff and staff who are closely associated with Disabled People, and act as a body of expertise on disability issues at °×С½ãÂÛ̳.Ìý
- To adviseÌýmanagement on how to promote a culture whichÌýincludesÌýDisabled People and celebrates diversityÌýand acceptance.Ìý
- To deepen the knowledge of disability equalityÌýand inclusionÌýissuesÌýexperienced byÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff, encouraging understandingÌýof the many facets of disabilityÌýequalityÌýand inclusion.Ìý
- To take proactive measures to challenge and redress historic patterns of inequality faced by Disabled People with multiple protected characteristics e.g. LGBTQ+ Disabled people, older Disabled People,ÌýraceÌýetc.Ìý
- To provide opportunities for social and professionalÌýnetworking among group membersÌý
- ToÌýidentifyÌýpositiveÌýenvironmental, behavioural and institutionalÌýgood practice to be shared,Ìýpreserved, celebrated and amplified.Ìý
- ToÌýwork withÌýsenior leadership in developing aÌýsuitable andÌýaccessibleÌýmonitoring and evaluation framework forÌýthe university’s plansÌýandÌýstrategies related to disability equality at °×С½ãÂÛ̳.ÌýÌý
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The Group will achieve these aims by:
- Involvement and consultation on the university’s plans, strategies, policies and guidance, insofar as they impact upon Disabled PeopleÌý
- Acting as a channel for communication with seniorÌýmanagement on disability issuesÌý
- Analysing staff and student disability data with a view to addressing identified areas of concernÌýÌý
- Assisting in the coordination of events and activities which celebrate, raise awarenessÌýon disability and enables acceptance of disabilityÌýdiversity at °×С½ãÂÛ̳Ìý
- Supporting and monitoring the implementation of the Equalities and Diversity Strategy and Action PlanÌý
- Facilitating informationÌýtransparency andÌýsharing between membersÌý
- By collaborationÌýwith the wider, online network open to all staff (Enable@°×С½ãÂÛ̳) as well as other equality steering groups and networks.Ìý
Useful Links
Disability Equality at °×С½ãÂÛ̳
Accessibility at °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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