Case Studies of WAARC Inclusive events in Practice co-created with Disabled People's Organisations
In what ways can university events adhere to the principles of disability access?
Case study 1 - WAARC Launch event - Sheffield Voices Easy Read write up of our WAARC launch event in December 2024 (PDF, 2.4MB) - an account of our face-to-face and online launch events.
Case study 2 - Dreaming up a Disability Inclusive Workplace webinars and workshops - running from September 2024 to March 2026 - which puts into practice a set of online access principles and good practices.
Case study 3 - Humanising the System - an event co-created with researchers with Speakup Self-advocacy, Sheffield Voices and Sheffield City Council - which aimed to centre the perspectives of researchers with learning disabilities and foreground the importance of accessible easy read words and creative sessions that used forum theatre. Captured in this blog by Love Sheffield's Brian Mosley.
Case study 4 - Reclaiming the Human in Healthcare Manifesto presentation (PDF,
9.19 MB) by Nikita Hayden, Barod and Sunderland People First at the 2025 Seattle Club Conference in December 2025: an example of a collaborative conference presentation.- Case study 5 - 'Our Inclusive Menu': (PDF, 46.52 MB) This booklet has been co-produced with Speakup Self-Advocacy based on creative conversations on what makes an inclusive buffet at conferences and events.
- Case study 6 - Spring Institute in Singapore (March 2026) exploring the promotion of inclusive research environments.
- Case Study 7 - Disability Matters Together: International Conference 2026 - an international conference that brings together disabled researchers and activists from Australia, Canada, India, Singapore and the UK - (October 2026)
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