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NADSN Subgroups

Find Your People. Share Your Experience. Shape What Comes Next.

NADSN subgroups bring members together around shared interests, experiences, and areas of focus.

Open to all NADSN members, these groups create a space for connection, peer support, and the opportunity to contribute to conversations that influence policy and practice.

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Communities Within the Community

Each subgroup is shaped by the people in it. Some focus on shared lived experience. Others focus on specific sectors or areas of change.

All of them offer mutual support and the chance to be part of something that extends beyond your own institution.

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Access to Work Users Group
Access to Work Users Group

A peer support space for disabled staff who receive Access to Work (AtW) support, such as support workers, equipment, and assistive technology.

The group meets regularly to share experiences, navigate challenges, and contribute insight to NADSN’s work, including responses to national consultations.

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Blind and VI Staff and PhD Students in Academia
Blind and VI Staff and PhD Students in Academia

A supportive network for blind and visually impaired staff and PhD students in academia.

The group focuses on accessibility, shared experience, and building a stronger, more inclusive academic environment.

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Disabled Women in Academia Network
Disabled Women in Academia Network

A group for disabled women working and studying in academia to foster community and support one another.

The network also contributes to advocacy and conversations around inclusion and equity.

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Neurodivergence Focus Group
Neurodivergence Focus Group

A community for neurodivergent staff and students in academia.

The group provides a venue for connection and shared understanding, while promoting neuro-inclusive approaches across institutions.

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RIDE Higher
RIDE Higher

An initiative led by and for disabled staff in higher education, focused on driving meaningful progress toward equity.

Realising the Inclusion of Disabled Employees in Higher Education (RIDE Higher) develops recommendations and resources for universities, shares insights, and contributes to national conversations around disability inclusion.

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STEMM Action Group
STEMM Action Group

A collective of colleagues across STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) disciplines working to address barriers faced by disabled staff.

The group develops practical recommendations and works with stakeholders to influence systemic change.

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Get Involved and Help Drive Inclusion

Whether you’re looking for support, connection, or a way to contribute, subgroups are a great place to start.

Join a space that reflects your experience. Or, help shape one that doesn’t yet exist!

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