Disabled Students' Councillor Bye-Election March 2012

Meet the Candidates

Mathy Selvakumaran

My name is Mathy and I'm running for Students' Union Council Disabled Students' Councillor.
As someone with a physical disability, I've had my fair share of problems related to my disability, but I'm still standing strong!
I want to increase awareness of the difficulties disabled students face (in terms of attitudes towards them and accessibility of the campus), and increase inclusiveness across the university.
I will work hard to represent the views of and be a contact point for disabled students, so that together we can create a positive change.
So vote Mathy, for inclusive disability representation!

Lottie Chapman-Hart

My interest in seeking election is to encompass the varied needs of people with disabilities and to increase access to all aspects of university life. I would like to set up groups to enable disabled students to contribute more to the growth of the university during their time of study. I will always ensure I am available for those wanting to voice any issues they may have, with an intention to actively promote these.
In partnership we can succeed.

Rose Akinsemoyin

Do you sometimes struggle to make your disability understood – I can be your voice
Do you often make do because for fear of drawing attention to yourself - don't, I can be your frontman...
Do you have a hidden disability which poses difficulties but are not appreciated - let me highlight it for you...
Are you an international student and not sure how to engage with the system – I will engage it for you...
Are you a mature student too embarrassed to make a fuss – don't be, I am a mature student and already voicing concerns on a number of disability issues, I can voice yours too...
Are you a parent student with a disability or perhaps your children has a disability – help is at hand
Vote
Rose the Voice of disAbility issues.

How Do I Vote?

Voting is open from 12:00 noon Wednesday 21^st March until 1200 Friday 23^rd . Go to www.sheffieldsu.com/vote to have your say.

What does the Disabled Students' Councillor do?

The Disabled Students' Councillor will represent the views of the many Sheffield students who have a disability.

You will work with the Students' Union Welfare Officer and DDSF (Disabled & & Dyslexic Students Forum) to ensure the SU takes in to account the needs of students with disabilities.

What is Students' Union Council?

Students' Union Council is the main decision making body in the Students' Union. It has the power to make decisions about Students' Union policy, to put proposals to referenda (to be voted on by all students), and to oversee the work of, and mandate, the Student Officers.

There are 46 departmental councillors, 8 representative councillors and 8 student officers that make up the members of Students' Union Council.

Students' Union Council meets every other Thursday at 1715.

To find out more information about Students' Union Council and what they are doing at the moment, go here.

To read the rules & regulations for the elections, click here.

For more information, email elections@sheffield.ac.uk.

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