Staff Disability and Neurodiversity Network
The LJMU Staff Disability and Neurodiversity Network is open to staff who identify as having a disability (physical, hidden, mental and long-term health conditions) or neurodivergent conditions, in the first instance.
Allies (people who support disability-equality) are occasionally invited to attend meetings, when appropriate.
The purpose and the responsibility of the network is to:
- provide a safe and supportive environment in which to discuss issues relating to disability and neurodiversity equality
- provide support and networking opportunities
- share best practice around disability and neurodiversity equality
- contribute to disability policy development across the University
- contribute to staff development and awareness raising in relation to disability and neurodiversity equality
- ensure the group has a credible presence for the disabled and neurodivergent staff community through the membership and participation of disabled and neurodivergent 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 LJMU Staff Disability and Neurodiversity Network is a dedicated space for LJMU staff who identify as a member of the Disabled or Neurodiverse community.