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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

30 Nov 2023

Shine a light on Persons with Disabilities this Monday, 4 December at the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

This month, as we celebrate Disability History Month, and International Day of Disabled Persons colleagues will have the opportunity to Join us on Monday, 4 December at 4pm for a special event celebrating our diverse disabled staff and students at the University.  

Professor Jackie Carter, Academic EDI Lead for Disability said, “Illuminating our buildings in purple is one way of highlighting our commitment to all disabled students and staff and a signal to our community of the work we are doing to create a more inclusive University of Manchester - where we all belong. Our passion for disability-inclusion is firm - we are determined make a difference to the experiences of our disabled staff and students.”  

Monday, 4 December - Illuminate the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons 

Join us on Monday, 4 December at 4pm for a special event celebrating our diverse disabled staff and students at the University.  

Let’s light up the night with unity and inclusion. Capturing moments with photography to showcase our strength in diversity. Bring an ally and shine together!  

More information 

Disability History Month