Disabled Students' Society
Having the grant allowed us to purchase items that members had let us know could support them such as the fidgets, meaning we could create a safe, supportive place where members could meet and socialise out with academia. – Sarah Aitken (2025-26 Treasurer)
Type of Grant
Club Grant
What the Grant Supported
The Club Grant supported a series of free events held by the society during Disability History Month 2025. The funding was used primarily for three tote bag activism workshops and enabled the purchase of accessibility resources such as fidget toys and adaptive equipment (e.g., EazyGrips, silicon sheets and sensory tools), helping remove financial and physical barriers and ensuring greater participation from disabled students while fostering an inclusive, supportive community space.
Long-Term Impacts
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Maintained free access to all Disability History Month events, removing financial barriers to participation for disabled and non-disabled students alike.
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Enabled more inclusive and flexible event delivery (e.g., multiple workshop sessions), accommodating accessibility needs such as PA funding limits and attendance barriers.
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Supported the purchase of adaptive tools and equipment, allowing students with limited dexterity or other access needs to fully participate in activities.
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Increased engagement with disabled students and broadened participation from members of the wider UofG community.
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Raised awareness of disability issues on campus through events such as the open mic night, promoting lived experience sharing and inclusion.
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Strengthened the society’s long-term commitment to inclusivity by embedding accessible practice into future event planning.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
“We have been able to offer all events free of charge. We had a free screening of I Swear, which highlighted some of the difficulties faced by disabled people and how important community is for disabled people. We were able to host events to bring the disabled student community together. We were able to buy materials to make our sessions accessible to all, including EazyGrips and silicone sheets. We also have bought a range of fidget toys to support our members who are neurodivergent and those with mental health conditions such as anxiety and OCD. These supplies not only alleviated physical barriers by making equipment accessible for students, but it also helped challenge social isolation, bringing our members together in a space where they could build community and learn from one another’s experiences.”
Lessons Learned
“Our biggest lesson we learnt throughout the grant process was how important communication is. Grant funding planning showed us how important frequent society meetings are, and the importance of ensuring all our admin is kept easily accessible and especially the importance of keeping sufficient records of our activities and plans. Additionally, we learnt how important it is to ask for help when needed, and we were able to utilise this by taking advantage of the SRC round table events for clubs and societies, alongside frequent contact with SRC staff members involved in clubs and society management.”
Additional SRC Support Provided
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Met regularly with SRC staff for planning, organisation and promotion of Disability History Month events.
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Used SRC resources including the Lending Library (camera and microphones), room bookings, and Club Spotlight to support event delivery and publicity.
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Collaborated directly with the SRC on selected events to maximise reach and engagement.
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Increased attendance and visibility by promoting activities to a wider student audience through SRC platforms and support.
Would Your Society Apply for an SRC Grant Again?
“We would love to access grant funding in the future, potentially to run an event bringing together a multitude of UK wide disability societies. Our goal is and will always be to provide a safe space and community for those who can benefit from our society.”
