Disability Action Committee

The Disability Action Committee (DAC) was formed in February 2010 to oversee disability equality work and to improve accessibility throughout the College. 

The DAC is co-chaired by Susan Littleson, Deputy Director of HR (Organisational Development and Inclusion), and Kani Kamara, Head of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre.

Full membership is detailed below, along with the Committee's Terms of Reference and recent minutes.

DAC Details

Membership

Membership is to be reviewed every three years.  

Ex-officio members:

  • Deputy Director – Organisational Development and Inclusion (Co-Chair)
  • Head of the EDI Centre (Co-Chair)
  • Vice Deans of Faculties
  • Senior Academics (two representatives)  
  • Senior College Consul
  • Assistant Provost (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
  • Assistant Provost (Space)
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Director of Occupational Health
  • Faculty Operation Officers from Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences and the Business School
  • Head of Communications
  • Assistant Building Manager
  • Staff Network Coordinator
  • Head of Sport, Sport and Leisure Services
  • Co-chairs of Able@Imperial
  • Joint Trade Union Representative
  • Director of Student Services
  • Member of staff from ICT (Digital Accessibility Officer)
  • Member of staff from Careers Service
  • Academic Registrar
  • Head of Disability Advisory Service
  • Student Union Deputy President Welfare
  • Student Union Disabilities Officer
  • EDI Centre Coordinator (Secretary)

Action Plan and minutes

DAC Action Plan 2020-21 (pdf)

‌Previous meetings

1 December 2020 DAC Minutes (pdf)

25 June 2020 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌

5 March 2020 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌‌‌‌‌

12 November 2019 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

21 June 2019 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

13 March 2019 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌‌‌‌

11 October 2018 DAC Minutes (pdf)‌‌‌‌

Terms of Reference

The group will undertake the following responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
  • Set strategic and operational priorities relating to disability equality for the College  
  • Analyse data related to staff and student disability and make recommendations for action
  • Listen to and act upon the needs of disabled staff and students
  • Communicate with the College community any news and successes relating to disability equality
  • Lead in improving the way in which the College promotes and implements positive disability practice
  • Encourage the uptake of best practice based on disability related activities at other comparable institutions in the UK
  • Work with other teams and committees at the College as needed, including the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Forum and Strategy Group