Disabled Students' Officer

Harriet Paget

they/them

Disabled Students' Officer

I'm Harriet and I'm the Disabled Students Officer for the 2024/25 Academic Year! As the DSO, it's my role to ensure that accessibility is met across campus and to provide students who have disabilities and mental health issues a safe place to discuss anything and ask any questions!

Course:

English Literature

Hometown:

Southampton

Fun fact about me:

I have 15 houseplants!

My role and what I hope to achieve this year:

As DSO I want to help increase the transparency and accessibility of places like wellbeing and the SU, as well as facilitate conversations between disabled students to work on collective issues

Ruby Deakin

she/her

Disabled Students' Officer

I'm your co- Disabled Students Officer (DSO) for 24/25.

Course:
English Literature

Hometown:

Sheffield

Fun fact about me:

I can play (almost) 5 instruments!

My role and what I hope to achieve this year:
Disabled students should never have to fight to be heard or have their needs met. I want to ensure that every aspect of university life places accessibility at its core, and assert that disability rights are non-negotiable.