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Positive about equality and diversity at LSE

A strength of the LSE is the diversity of the staff and student population. LSE values and celebrates diversity, promotes equality and recognises multiple identity. ‘Nothing about us without us’ characterises the approach to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Beyond compliance!.

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Positive about equality and diversity at LSE

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  1. A strength of the LSE is the diversity of the staff and student population. LSE values and celebrates diversity, promotes equality and recognises multiple identity. ‘Nothing about us without us’ characterises the approach to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Beyond compliance! Positive about equality and diversity at LSE

  2. The Equality Act 2010 ‘framework for a fairer future' The Equality Act brings together previously separate equalities dimensions and incorporates new strands. Protected characteristics – race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership

  3. Carolyn Solomon –Pryce, LSE Diversity Advisor is taking an over arching lead on the production of The LSE Single Equality Scheme. The legislation identifies a shared responsibility, steered from the top, to embed the equalities agenda into the culture of the organisation, and to ensure the ongoing engagement of stakeholders in the processes. Stakeholders include staff, students, prospective students, visitors and of course you. Separate but linked action plans under one umbrella

  4. Inclusive Practice • Disability equality is a shared responsibility • Today’s event considers accessibility as an aspect of inclusive practice • Inclusion = belonging • Assistive technology is not only useful for disabled students

  5. Diminishing barriers • LSE acknowledges that disabled students have often overcome additional barriers in order to achieve the required admission grades • Technology can diminish barriers experienced by many students (eg lecture capture, moodle, email)

  6. Individualised /Systemic • DSA enables eligible UK students to access bespoke services and technology • International students are also entitled to access services • Networking assistive technology increases availability for all students.

  7. Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA's) • specialist equipment you need for studying - for example, computer software • non-medical helpers, such as a note-taker or reader • extra travel costs you have to pay because of your disability • other costs - for example, tapes or Braille paper

  8. Contacts • Carolyn Solomon-Pryce is the LSE Diversity Adviser. • c.solomon-pryce@lse.ac.uk ex3698 • Nicola Martin takes a lead on disability equality. • n.martin@lse.ac.uk ext6034

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