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Disability inclusion

At UQ, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength and are building a community that is equally accessible to everyone. 

We are proactively developing an organisation of students, educators, researchers and professional staff who champion change, and are working to advance disability inclusion and respect. 

Disability Action Plan

Our Disability Action Plan explores how we are creating equitable and inclusive outcomes and experiences for people with disability at UQ.

Download the Disability Action Plan (PDF, 178KB)

Accessibility on campus

We are committed to creating accessible, inclusive campuses where everyone can fully participate in university life. 

Access accessibility resources

Services and support

Find services and facilities designed to help you get the most out of your UQ experience.

Students

Find support including academic accommodations, wellbeing assistance and neurodivergent student support.

Staff

Explore disability inclusion policies, support services, training and workplace adjustments at UQ (staff login required).

Library users and visitors

Discover accessible facilities, low-sensory spaces and support services to help you use UQ Library resources with ease.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

We support the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, which helps support our staff, students and community members with hidden disabilities.

Research and innovation initiatives

We strive to lead nationally and globally in disability inclusion, advancing impactful research driven by people with lived experience of disability.

Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan

UQ's inaugural Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan champions the importance of disability inclusion research and researchers living with disability within our research endeavour.

Disability Collaboratory

The Disability Collaboratory brings together researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience to break down barriers, influence policy and design solutions that benefit everyone.

Disability Inclusion Group 

The Disability Inclusion Group (UQ DIG) advises on and supports initiatives that advance accessibility and inclusion across the University community. The group is chaired by a person with a disability and includes members with lived experience, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform its work. 

See the group composition (staff login required)

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