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Caroline Hall speaking

Disability History Month with Student Life

Watch the highlights here
Beyond Barriers:  Disability & Vision Awareness

 

At the University of Wolverhampton, the Accessibility, Disability & Inclusion team proudly hosted a special event to mark National Disability History Month. This inspiring day brought together staff, students, and external guests to celebrate diversity, build community, and amplify lived experiences from across our university and beyond.

Beyond Barriers was created to shine a light on the realities and strengths of individuals with disabilities, particularly those living with sight loss, while showcasing the wide range of support available both within the University and through external organisations. From practical resources to personal stories, the event highlighted how accessibility and inclusion benefit everyone.

By providing a space for open dialogue, collaboration, and learning, the event aimed to break down barriers, challenge perceptions, and empower our community to embrace accessibility as a shared responsibility. Together, we explored how celebrating differences can lead to stronger connections and a more inclusive future.

The talks from the day will be shared soon. In the meantime, you can watch our highlight video above capturing the energy and impact of the event.

 

Accessibility, Disability & Inclusion

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If you have any questions about the event, or any future events, please email the Accessibility, Disability & Inclusion team.

Support services

You can view details on each external support service that took part in the event here. 

Beacon Centre

What they do:

A long-standing charity supporting over 3,000 people with sight loss across the West Midlands. Beacon focuses on empowering individuals to live independent, fulfilling lives through a suite of tailored services:

  • Low vision advice & assistive tech training (including IT skills and digital device support) 
  • Health, wellbeing & recreational sessions, both at the Centre and in community settings  
  • Employment support, guiding individuals to develop skills and access opportunities  
  • Talking News programme, keeping users informed via local news audio summaries  
  • Transport services, facilitating access to community and social activities 
Locations & contact details:
  • Address: Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ
  • Phone: 01902 880111 
  • Email: enquiries@beaconvision.org
  • Website: beaconvision.org 

 

Legal n Able Society – University of Wolverhampton

What they do:
A Students’ Union society that champions the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of disabled and neurodiverse students through:

  • Peer support & networking, bringing students together for mutual support
  • Mentorship (“friendtorship”) pairing experienced students with new members
  • Workshops & awareness events, covering advocacy, accessibility, and legal rights
  • A supportive community that amplifies student voices and drives positive change 

Contact Details:

  • Affiliation: University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union 
  • General enquiries (Wolves SU): Telephone: 01902 322 021 / Email:  info.wolvesunion@wlv.ac.uk 
  • Advice team contact:  01902 322 038 / advice.wolvesunion@wlv.ac.uk 
  • Website: wolvesunion.org 

 

CareScribe

What they do:
An award-winning Bristol-based assistive technology company on a mission to level the educational and workplace playing field through:

  • Caption.Ed, delivering AI-powered captioning and note-taking to enhance comprehension
  • TalkType, offering fast, accurate speech-to-text dictation across devices
  • User-led, inclusive design, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities, neurodiversity, ADHD, and Dyslexia 

Contact Details:

 

 

 

Genio (formerly Glean) – Note-Taking Tool

What they do:
A multimedia note-taking platform piloted at the University of Wolverhampton, designed to boost study efficiency and confidence:

  • Audio recording & tagging, enabling users to capture class content with searchable labels
  • Lecture slide import & transcription, offering automated text conversion and integration
  • Annotation and revision tools, with highlights, definitions, and structured outlines
  • Improved student outcomes, with 90% reporting better grades and 88% noting reduced stress in studies 

Contact Details:

 

 

 

Embrace – Wolverhampton Sexual Health Service

What they do:
Embrace, Wolverhampton’s free and confidential sexual health service, is open to all individuals regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation. With a distinct purple and green logo, the service offers a comprehensive range of sexual and reproductive health support across multiple locations in the city: embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk 

  • STI & HIV Services: Testing, treatment, and prevention advice, including condoms and HIV treatment
  • Contraception Services: Options such as pills, implants, injections, IUD/IUS fits and removals, and emergency contraception
  • Cervical Screenings: Open-access smear tests for those aged 25–64 with a cervix 
  • Psychosexual Counselling & Advice: Support for sexual wellbeing 
  • Specialist Clinics & Vaccinations: LGBT+ clinics (Wednesdays, 5pm–8pm), Monkeypox & MenB vaccines, C-Card condom scheme, cervical screening appointments, PrEP & PEPSE 

Most services are walk-in, with the option to book appointments.

Locations & Opening Hours: 

  • Fowler Centre, New Cross Hospital (Building 3, Wolverhampton Road, WV10 0QP)
  • West Park Hospital, Park Road West, WV1 4PW
  • Bilston Health Centre, Prouds Lane, WV14 6PW

General opening hours (New Cross Hospital site):

  • Mon/Wed/Thu: 08:30–20:00
  • Tue: 10:00–20:00
  • Fri: 08:30–17:00 

Contact Details:

  • Phone: 01902 444 444
  • Text Advice Line: 07480 635 548
  • Email: rwh‑tr.embrace@nhs.net 
  • Website: embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk 

Why include them:
Embrace supports the community by offering vital health services, tailored clinics for LGBTQ+ individuals, free contraception, confidential advice, and specialist support—making it an essential external partner for promoting wellbeing at any event.