Wednesday 24-04-2024 - 16:07

Hi guys, it's Jasmine here, your SU President!

My main manifesto point this year was to support students with hidden disabilities and help you feel seen and heard. Having both ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes myself, university wasn’t always an easy ride and so my goal as president is to improve the university experience for other students in the same position.

I'm hosting an art exhibition as the finale to the work I’ve completed this year as President and it'll be a celebration of students from all courses and all backgrounds using their hidden disability to produce something beautiful and collaborative.

What is it? 

From May 13th we’ll be running an art exhibition in the Student Life Building on the theme of ‘Hidden Disability and what it means to you’. You don’t have to be an art student to produce work; we’d love to see work from a variety of faculties, and from both students and staff! 

What we’re looking for? 

Ideally 2D work on canvas/board/card of no bigger than A2 dimensions that can fit on an easel. Other than the dimensions, the only requirement is for it to be your interpretation of what hidden disability means to you.  

We will also be running workshops for you to come along and make something to exhibit if you don’t have the ability to do so at home.  

These will be held: 

- Friday 3rd May 2-4 in SLB Activities Space 

- Wednesday 8th May 4.30-6 in SLB Activities Space 

You can book onto either of these sessions here: 

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

If you already have work you think would fit this theme, we do accept existing work. If you have digital work such as a photograph, we can print this for you. 

When is the deadline? 

The deadline for applications is 1st May (5pm). Artwork must be brought to the JMSU Reception desk by 8th May (5.30pm). 

I hope that through the workshops or by seeing all the work in our exhibition you are able to build a community and know that you are not alone. To get involved, please complete this form by 1st May or if you have any further questions, please contact me at president@ljmu.ac.uk.

 

What are Hidden Disabilities? 

Hidden disabilities, are conditions that may show physical signs or may not be immediately apparent to everyone. Although not visible they still can still significantly impact the person’s daily life. 

Some examples of hidden disabilities include: 

• Mental Health Conditions: These include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders. 

• Neurodevelopmental or Neurological Conditions: Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Autism, ADHD. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia. 

• Visual Impairments or Restricted Vision: Some individuals may have visual impairments that are not immediately obvious. 

• Hearing Loss: Hearing difficulties may not be visible, but they can significantly affect communication. 

• Sensory and Processing Difficulties: Conditions like sensory processing disorder can impact how a person experiences sensory input. 

• Cognitive Impairment: This category includes dementia, traumatic brain injury, and learning disabilities. 

• Non-Visible Health Conditions: Examples include diabetes, chronic pain or fatigue, respiratory conditions, and incontinence.