HE Enabled
HE Enabled is a podcast dedicated to sharing the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent people, as well as those with long-term health conditions within the UK Higher Education sector. Follow the show on socials, Patreon, and get in touch at https://linktr.ee/henabled.
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53. Mental Health in Uni Sport, and Learning About Your Dyslexia From Your Degree: Isaac’s Story (opens the original)
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HE Enabled is back after a short hiatus! Apologies that it was unannounced; I have been having a very (not) fun fight with ADHD services, which should hopefully be resolved now :) About the episode: Isaac is on HE Enabled! He is studying for an MA in Social Work at the University of Birmingham, and previously completed his bachelor’s in Education in Autism, Disability, and Special Needs at Sheffield Hallam University. In this episode, Isaac shares his experience as a student with dyslexia, and h
52. Accessible Biomed Labs, DSA Software Wins, and Vlogging to Change Healthcare: Heather’s Story (opens the original)
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About the episode: Heather is on HE Enabled! They are about to start their third year studying biomedical science at a university in the West Midlands. Heather documents their experience as a disabled student via social media, especially on Instagram/TikTok. They’re also heavily involved in student life, volunteering with St. John's Ambulance and their university's theatre society! Join Cath and Heather as they discuss the benefits of DSA software in biomed, Heather's advocacy for wheelchair-fri
Is there more to learning at uni than reading? The Teach Beyond Text study says yes. (Bonus Episode) (opens the original)
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Are you a student who is curious about different ways of learning, a module convenor who wants to diversify their students’ learning, or someone who wants to learn about some cool research? Join Cath and Kerry-Jane Packman (CEO, Learning on Screen) as they discuss the results of the Teach Beyond Text study. Teach Beyond Text aimed to investigate how students experience teaching that takes a multimedia approach beyond text-based learning. Over 1,000 students in UK further and higher education had
51. Fashion Design as a Wheelchair User, Finding True Inclusion, and DIY Activism: Cass’ Story (opens the original)
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Cass is a fashion design student at Nottingham Trent University, specialising in adaptive fashion. They founded the Small Disabled Government to fight for accessibility at NTU, while also sharing their experience of being a wheelchair user at university on their Instagram (link below). In this episode, Cass recounts their time at uni so far, telling us how they have found community, advocated for others, and gone hunting for accessible entrances. There are also plenty of instances of true inclus
50. Disability Services to Senior Lecturer, Inclusive Teaching, and Social Justice: Carys’ Story (opens the original)
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Happy 50th episode everyone. Thanks so much for listening; here's to many more! About the episode: Carys is a senior lecturer in Creative Education at the University of the Arts London, after working in UAL's disability services department for 13 years. They have recently started a PhD at UCL, specialising in the intersections of art, design, and disability studies in higher education. In this episode, we discuss Carys' non-linear career, including their transition from working in disability ser
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