Staff Disability Network
The LJMU Staff Disability Network is open to staff who identify as having a disability (physical, hidden, mental and long-term health conditions), in the first instance.
Allies (people who support disability-equality) are occasionally invited to attend meetings, when appropriate.
The purpose/responsibility of the network is to:
- provide a safe and supportive environment in which to discuss issues relating to Disability Equality
- provide support and networking opportunities
- share best practice around disability equality
- contribute to disability policy development across the University
- contribute to staff development and awareness raising in relation to disability equality
- ensure the group has a credible presence for the disabled staff community through the membership and participation of disabled staff
Disability definition
By definition (under the Equality Act 2010) you are disabled if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.
- "Substantial" refers to a condition that is more than minor or trivial (for example, it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task)
- "Long-term" refers to a period of 12 months or more (for example, a breathing condition that develops because of a lung infection)
The Staff Disability Network is a dedicated space for LJMU staff who identify as a member of the Disability community.