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The Disabled Students' Network is a subcommittee of the Students' Representative Council focused on representing and supporting the needs and experiences of disabled students.

09/09/2025

Disability Comedy Writing Workshop with GotLimits, Friday the 12th from 8-10pm, Online.

The Squeaky Wheel, which is the first-ever satire publication to focus on the experience of having a disability, has partnered with the DSN and the Comedy Society to run their 2-hour virtual comedy writing workshop to celebrate Disability Pride this Freshers Week. Their talented authors are responsible for iconic pieces such as ‘You’re Not Autistic!’ Clearly Autistic Parent Scolds Autistic Child, Quadriplegic Wishes Caregivers Could Roll Better Doobies, and oh so many more.

This workshop will run from 8-10pm and, while it is free to attend, you do need to sign-up with the form in our LinkTree, as space is limited. If you sign-up and are no longer able to attend, that is okay, please let us know so that we can offer your space to someone else!

I.D.: A quartet of logos wrap around the top right corner of the post. The first is for The Squeaky Wheel, whose logo features a light blue wheel which is melting slightly, alongside their slogan: “Be loud. Be disabled. Be Squeaky” (The last of these three is in bold!). The second is the blue circular DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. The third is the Comedy Society’s logo, which features a large white comedy mask with chipper eyes and a beaming open-mouthed smile. The fourth is the GotLimits logo, which features two cartoon people outlines (one in hot pink, the other in medium blue) with a bright yellow shield overlapping half way across their torsos. Below this, a substantial light blue text box reads: “The Squeaky Wheel, which is the first-ever satire publication to focus on the experience of having a disability, has partnered with the DSN and the Comedy Society to run their 2-hour virtual comedy writing workshop to celebrate Disability Pride this Fresher’s Week. / Whilst this event is free to attend, please fill out the form in our LinkTree to let us know you’re coming, as space is limited.” Below this is a final light blue text box, which says: “Friday 12th September, 8-10pm / Online, Sign-Ups via our LinkTree.” To the side of this last text box is a cascade of bright yellow ‘ha ha ha’s, alongside some cartoon comedy masks.

08/09/2025

Disability Comedy Writing Workshop with GotLimits, Friday the 12th from 8-10pm, Online.

The Squeaky Wheel, which is the first-ever satire publication to focus on the experience of having a disability, has partnered with the DSN and the Comedy Society to run their 2-hour virtual comedy writing workshop to celebrate Disability Pride this Freshers Week. Their talented authors are responsible for iconic pieces such as ‘You’re Not Autistic!’ Clearly Autistic Parent Scolds Autistic Child, Quadriplegic Wishes Caregivers Could Roll Better Doobies, and oh so many more…

This workshop will run from 8-10pm and while it is free to attend, you do need to sign-up with the form in our LinkTree, as space is limited. If you sign-up and are no longer able to attend, that is okay, please let us know so that we can offer your space to someone else!

I.D.: A trio of logos wrap around the top right corner of the post. The first is for The Squeaky Wheel, whose logo features a light blue wheel which is melting slightly, alongside their slogan: “Be loud. Be disabled. Be Squeaky” (The last of these three is in bold!). The second is the blue circular DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. The third is the GotConsent logo, which features two rectangular yellow text boxes that are largely overlapping, with a large white question mark in the centre. Below this, a substantial light blue text box reads: “The Squeaky Wheel, which is the first-ever satire publication to focus on the experience of having a disability, has partnered with the DSN and the Comedy Society to run their 2-hour virtual comedy writing workshop to celebrate Disability Pride this Fresher’s Week. / Whilst this event is free to attend, please fill out the form in our LinkTree to let us know you’re coming, as space is limited.” Below this is a final light blue text box, which says: “Friday 12th September, 8-10pm / Online, Sign-Ups via our LinkTree.” To the side of this last text box is a cascade of bright yellow ‘ha ha ha’s, alongside some cartoon comedy masks.

08/09/2025

Would you like to hear about some special interests? Do you have a PowerPoint presentation about a special interest that you would like to share? An affirmative answer to either of these questions probably makes this event perfect for you!

Come along this Saturday (13th September) to the Large Rehearsal Room at 6pm to watch and/or present some PowerPoints focused on special interests.

If you would like to present a PowerPoint, please contact us by 9am on Saturday 11th September via our university email ([email protected]). Presentations should be no longer than 10 minutes each, and can be delivered in a variety of ways based on what is most accessible for you. Whether you would like to deliver it live or send us a prerecording that can be played during the event (or even a mixture of both), we will do our best to accommodate (if you want to check/discuss any accommodations that will make this event more accessible to you, please do not hesitate to email us!).

The event is held in the Large Rehearsal Room. To get to this room, head up to the top floor of the Union, and go to the wall behind the chairs, aiming for the rightmost corner. The Large Rehearsal Room is in this corner. There will be a chair outside with a sign saying, “DSN Special Interests PowerPoint Night.”

I.D.: Against a sand purple background lies a bright yellow title that reads, “Special Interests PowerPoint Night.” The writing is fluorescent, and accented by orange highlights. Below this title lies a yellow text box with a black border that reads, “Saturday 13th September, 6-8.30pm / Large Rehearsal Room, the Union.” Below this lies a large orange text box that reads, “Come along to an event of presentations about special interests. If you would like to present, see the instructions in the description.” Below this text box lie three images. The leftmost image is of a light grey cartoon projector, whose little light is pointed towards a cartoon screen that is situated in the lower centre of the post. In the bottom right corner lies the circular blue DSN logo with its rainbow of circles. Some bright yellow stars illuminate the space above these images, expressing our excitement!

08/09/2025

If you are in need of a nice film night plus some relaxing crafts, this may be the event for you! Come along this Thursday (11th September) to a very exciting collab between the DSN and the Doctor Who Society.

The event will be held in the Large Rehearsal Room in the Union from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. The first part of this will be a screening of the episode ‘The Well’ from the most recent season of Doctor Who. If you are a fan of Sci Fi, suspense, and British Sign Language representation, this episode should hopefully be a lot of fun. The second part of this event will include some crafts, featuring the opportunity to make collages and decorate notebooks for the new academic year (all with a Doctor Who twist).

The Large Rehearsal Room is located on the top floor of the Union. After the lift or stairs, head to the wall behind the seats and into the corner on the right side. The door to the Large Rehearsal Room is in this corner. There will be a chair outside with a sign reading, “DSN x Doc Soc Collab.”

I.D.: Against a medium blue background lie three text boxes and several images. At the top of the post, a large white text box with striking blue writing reads, “DSN X Doc Soc Collab / ‘The Well’ and Craft Event.” Below this, another white text box reads, “Thursday 11th September, 6.30-8.30pm / Large Rehearsal Room, the Union.” In the centre of the post, a final text box with an azure background reads, “Come along for a screening of ‘The Well’ from the most recent season and some Dr. Who related crafts.” The bottom left of the post features the crest shaped Doc Soc logo, with its twin sonic screwdrivers crossed above a design very similar to the St Andrews crest, featuring a cartoon TARDIS in the lower portion. The bottom right of the post features the circular blue DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. In the centre of the bottom section of the post lies a picture of the TARDIS lying atop a cartoon well, a juxtaposition that teases the suspenseful episode for this event’s screening.

19/06/2025

Shape the future of HE accessibility by completing the Annual . This survey is designed by disabled students for disabled students.

If enough people from University of St Andrews fill in the survey, we will be able to compare our institution’s performance to others online!

Your voice matters, join in! 👇

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-research/the-annual-disabled-student-survey-2025?which%20link=Community

Link also in bio!

ID: The Disabled Students UK logo sits at the top. The text reads: “Have your voice heard in the Annual Disabled Student Survey! You do not need to have a diagnosis in order to fill in the survey. Disabilities include long term conditions such as chronic illnesses, mental health conditions and neurodiversity.”

16/06/2025

Join us on Wednesday the 18th of June for a very exciting focus group with to discuss how we can better improve and promote the guides across the University of St Andrews!

ID: The post has a solid purple background and at the top features the logos of AccessAble and DSN with white circular backgrounds. “Focus Group for Access Guides” in bold text is underneath. Below it reads “Join us for a relaxed and friendly chat with AccessAble, where you can share your thoughts on the University of St Andrews accessibility guides. Open to anyone who has used the guides - we would love to hear from you! Wednesday, June 18th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, online via Teams” A QR code is included for easy sign-up. A link to sign-up is also available, in our bio.

14/05/2025

Whether you are still battling with exams and deadlines, or if you have just finished for the semester, this All Disabilities Meet-Up Group is a great opportunity to de-stress with fellow disabled students.

Come along to the Small Rehearsal Room (or Canada Room as it is sometimes called) in the Union from 4.30-6pm on Friday the 16th of May. You can arrive at any point during this time, and leave whenever is best for you. The Small Rehearsal Room is located on the top floor of the Union. Take a right after the lift or stairs, and head down the corridor. The Small Rehearsal Room is the door at the end of this corridor. There will be a chair outside with a sign saying, “All Disabilities Meet-Up Group.”

ID: Against a background textured with lots of bright and dark green swirls lie two faint orange text boxes. The top text box reads, “All Disabilities Meet-up Group.” An adorable cartoon frog with light green dimples sits in this text box (her stoic expression hides the message, “I believe in you,” which many of us need to hear during this exam season!). The bottom text box reads, “Come join us for our all disabilities meet-up group! Hang out with other students in a chill, accessible environment! We will have a friendly chat and our bag of board games for people to choose from! / Friday 16th May, 4.30-6pm, Small Rehearsal/Canada Room.” At the very bottom lies the DSN’s logo, with its rainbow of circles in a deep blue circle.

14/05/2025

If you need a boost to get you through this exam season, then the Study Group is here for you this Thursday.

Join us in the Small Rehearsal Room (or Canada Room, as it is sometimes called) on Thursday 25th May from 3-5pm. You can come along at any point from 3-5pm, and stay for as long as you would like. The Small Rehearsal Room/Canada room is located on the top floor of the Union. Get to the top floor, then turn right after the stairs or lift, and head down the corridor to the door at the end. There will be a chair outside the door with a sign saying, “Neurodivergent Study Group.”

As always, there will be lots of fidgets to use during the session, and some study help-sheets that vou can take away.

ID: At the top of the post, a large text box that reads
“Neurodivergent Study Group Week 15 (Exam Week 1)” is placed on top of a medium yellow background. Beside the text box is the blue and circular DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. In the middle of the post lies a large text box with a purple border that reads: “15th May, 3-5pm / Small Rehearsal/Canada Room, the Union.” Below this purple border is a block of text that reads: “Bring along any coursework or revision and study with other ND people in a Neurodivergent friendly environment! We’ll have fidgets, study help-sheets, and other useful things.” Underneath the text box is a cute cartoon bee, who is buzzing along a cartoon cobblestone pavement towards a stack of three cartoon books (possibly en route to the ND Study Group!).

06/05/2025

As we are well into the thick of the revision period, it feels very appropriate to have another Study Group session to provide a slightly less busy space than the remarkably popular Main Library!

Join us in Society Room D in the Union this Thursday for another Neurodivergent Study Group. You can come along at any point from 3-5pm, and stay for as long as you would like. Society Room D is located on the top floor of the Union. Turn right after the stars or lift, and head down the corridor. Society Room D is the second door on the right. There will be a chair outside with a sign reading, ‘Neurodivergent Study Group’.

We will have lots of fidgets that you can use during the session, and some study help-sheets that you can take away.

ID: At the top of the post, a large text box that reads
“Neurodivergent Study Group / Week 14 (Revision Week 2)” is placed on top of a medium yellow background. Beside the text box is the blue and circular DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. In the middle of the post lies a large text box with a purple border that reads: “8th May (Thursday) / Society Room D, the Union.” Below this purple border is a block of text that reads: “Bring along any coursework or revision and study with other ND people in a Neurodivergent friendly environment! We’ll have fidgets, study help-sheets, and other useful things.” Underneath the text box is a cartoon of a cute bee, who is buzzing along a cartoon cobblestone pavement towards a stack of three cartoon books (since the semester makes busy bees out of us all!).

05/05/2025

TODAY!! Last minute publicity… coursework is my worst enemy right now. Come along this afternoon and get your DSN exam pack. We have a range of items available. In order to remain sustainable, we ask that you bring your own tote bag (perhaps even the DSN tote bag you got last semester), but we do have some if you need it :))

See you there :))

ID: A bright, colorful poster with a blue background, rainbow stripes, and dotted decorations. At the top, inside a circle, it says “DSN Revision Packs Giveaway” with the DSN logo (a cluster of multicolored circles) nearby.

Main text in a rounded white box reads:
“We’re doing our revision packs giveaway again this semester to help you through the revision & coursework blues! Come along anytime to collect fidgets, allergen-friendly snacks, flash cards, puzzles & much more. If you’re lucky, you may even win a gift card to use at a local business in town!”

At the bottom in a rounded bubble:
“Monday 5 May, 12pm–4pm
Soc Room A, Union”

The design is cheerful and vibrant, with an inviting and supportive tone.

04/05/2025

Its the FINAL DAY of our AGM! Join us!

ID: The first slide has a blue background, a large yellow megaphone in the top left corner, and the Disabled Students’ Network logo in the top right corner.
Below, underscored yellow text reads: “AGM - Interviewed positions explanations”
On the bottom, there is a grey megaphone with yellow accents and a yellow text box next to it that reads: “To run for a position - please fill out the Microsoft Form in our linktree, or message/email us for more information”
The other slides also have a blue background. On top, there is a yellow megaphone with a yellow text box that contains the role’s name. Below is a white text box with a shading and a black frame that contains the role’s responsibilities descriptions
They are both available on our Linktree in our bio under AGM
- Position descriptions, due to the caption’s word limit.

29/04/2025

With the revision period officially starting, many of us are more than ever in need of a different space to study. Luckily, the ND Study Group is here to help.

Join us in Society Room D in the Union this Thursday. You can come along at any point from 3-5pm, and stay for as long as you would like. Society Room D is located on the top floor of the Union. Turn right after the stars or lift, and head down the corridor. Society Room D is the second door on the right. There will be a chair outside with a sign reading, ‘Neurodivergent Study Group’.

We will have lots of fidgets that you can use during the session, and some study help-sheets that you can take away.

ID: At the top of the post, a large text box that reads
“Neurodivergent Study Group / Week 13 (Revision Week 1)” is placed on top of a medium yellow background. Beside the text box is the blue and circular DSN logo, with its rainbow of circles. In the middle of the post lies a large text box with a purple border that reads: “3-5pm 1st May (Thursday) / Society Room D, the Union.” Below this purple border is a block of text that reads: “Bring along any coursework or revision and study with other ND people in a Neurodivergent friendly environment! We’ll have fidgets, study help-sheets, and other useful things.” Underneath the text box is a cartoon of a cute bee, who is buzzing along a cartoon cobblestone pavement towards a stack of three cartoon books (flying back to their notes, as so many of us are this revision week).

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