Disability Inclusion Month provides an opportunity for all staff and students to come together, share experiences, raise awareness and strengthen disability inclusion across our community.
This year’s theme, “Stronger together: through disability inclusion we thrive” highlights the importance of collective action in creating a workplace and learning environment where everyone can participate and succeed. There will be opportunities for everyone to deepen their understanding of disability inclusion and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our University.
Throughout the month, staff and students are invited to connect through a variety of events and activities.
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 • 11:30AM - 02:30PM
Lecture Theatre 320, Susan Wakil Building
The Disability at Work Network (DAWN), together with Master of Occupational Therapy students, warmly invites you to an event showcasing the Workplace Adjustments (WPA) learning modules developed to build understanding and confidence around workplace adjustments.
Mon, 7 Sep 2026 • 11:00AM - 02:00PM
Eastern Avenue
Head to Eastern Avenue and have a go at wheelchair sport.
Wheelchair NSW will be on campus with a fun, accessible come-and-try activation, giving students and staff the chance to get involved, try something new and learn more about inclusive sport.
Plus, there'll be some giveaways up for grabs.
No registration needed.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 • 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Room 405, Susan Wakil Health Building
Come and learn from someone with aphasia about how to take great photos using just your phone.
This free practical workshop is run by Jen, a photographer with lived experience of aphasia. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to take stunning photographs - no fancy camera required.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 • 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Room 304, Susan Wakil Health Building
As part of Disability Inclusion Month, join us for an engaging and interactive Braille workshop led by Luca Weber and his team, who bring lived experience and a passion for accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness.
Discover the fascinating world of Braille through a hands-on experience designed to build understanding of vision impairment and accessible communication.
Come along to learn, connect, and experience Braille in a fun, interactive, and inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 • 01:30PM - 02:30PM
Online and Law Library
'Your Library' is a one-hour program that aims to boost confidence and awareness. The session focuses on spaces and services and is a beginner's guide for new and continuing students navigating the library. It covers spaces, facilities, borrowing, printing, and Library website features, including a Q&A for all sessions an a short tour of Fisher Library.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 • 01:00PM - 03:00PM
Holme Building
Join us to celebrate the launch of Mad, Crip, Queer, a documentary series featuring members of the University community speaking about madness, disability and queerness in their own words. This is a launch gathering rather than a screening. Come along for afternoon tea, short remarks from some of the people involved, and the chance to meet others across the University working in and around disability, madness and queerness. You can watch the series properly in your own time afterwards.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 and Mon, 28 Sep 2026, 03:00PM - 04:30PM
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Join Dr Lisa Andrew for an audio-described tour of Migrating Modernism: The Architecture of Harry Seidler for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and their guests.
Through detailed descriptions and discussion, Lisa will guide participants through this fascinating exhibition, exploring the life, work, and legacy of one of Australia's most influential architects.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026, 4pm - 6pm AEST
Susan Wakil Health Building
Hear from members of the Usher community as they share their journeys with hearing and sight loss, alongside the launch of a book for university students and professionals in health and social care: ‘Usher Syndrome: About Us, by Us’.
Enjoy a special comedy performance by deafblind drag queen Dizzy Bility.
Afternoon tea provided.
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