Disability History Month takes place this year from 14 November to 20 December. Library Services are highlighting services and resources focused on this year’s theme: Disability, Livelihood, and Employment. This includes topics such as equity, representation, and removing barriers.
Books and audio-visual resources
Explore print books, e-books, and articles in our online collections. Use CityLibrary Search to explore topics such as: Disability rights, the Disability employment gap, and Disability, Neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace. You’ll also find resources on unconscious bias and intersectionality. Find a selection staff and student picks at the end of this post.
Visit the book display on Level 5 of Northampton Square Library in December to browse featured titles. For audiobooks and additional resources on disability and neurodiversity, explore Libby.
Accessibility and you
Interested in making digital and physical spaces more accessible for everyone? Explore our Accessibility and inclusive design reading list (developed with City St George’s Digital Accessibility Team). This resource is designed to help you to incorporate accessibility into your everyday practice, creating better working and learning environments for all.
Choose a book
Representation matters. Visible role models in your future industry can make a significant impact. We want to hear about Disabled and Neurodivergent role models in your field of study. Request a book through Liberating CityLibrary to help diversify our collections.
Disability History Month on film
Our steaming platform Kanopy offers two curated collections:
- Films for Disability Pride month
- The Disabilities collection, featuring films such as the Academy award winning CODA, Adjustment at Work and Para Gold.
(To view these collections, please login via CityLibrary first).
Assistive technology and tools
Looking for access to software, equipment, services and alternative formats to help you reach your goals? Learn more about this aspect of accessibility in the Library Services Accessibility Guide.
