Candidate for the position of Neurodivergent Students' Officer
AVELINE SHEK
Inclusion, support, understanding
WHY ME:
- Our experience at LSE is limited by a lack of:
- Awareness about ND students
- Urgency to create inclusive spaces and solutions
- Visibility for ND students in the eyes of school and departmental management.
- Every student deserves to have the same level of access to educational experiences, whether academic or extra-curricular, not only for an enjoyable and memorable student experience but also for future career trajectories.
- The Student Union's influence among students and on School management means that if elected, I believe we can create real change for all ND students together.
WHAT I PLAN TO DO:
- Inclusion:
- ?Work to make sure all departments and societies have inclusive policies
- Maintain an active social media platform for disabled students
- Support:
- ??Hold fortnightly meetings and have an open Google Form to discuss struggles, tips and suggestions
- Continue the Officer’s work with students and the DWS (Disability and Wellbeing Service) to ensure we are getting the support we need
- Create a mentorship programme (think body doubling, moral support, executive function support)
- Understanding: get conversation about ND students at LSE through collaboration, on-campus and online
Thanks for reading!