Ally Lloyd

Independence: Lessons In Independence (2/3)

Ally is holding a mug of tea, with a yellowy orange background behind which has the text "lessons in independence" by Ally Lloyd

By Ally Lloyd Independence is a real buzzword when you’re a young person, to the point where growing up and independence feel synonymous, and it becomes something to aim for. With a disability, however, independence is a bit more complicated, and at times it feels unattainable. Things that are often cited as the pinnacle of …

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Why Good Cause is Failing the Chronically Ill and Neurodiverse – and What Educational Institutes Should Do

The image is an info graphic. It is a navy and turquoise background. In the centre there is a round edged white rectangle. On top of this is the text that reads  “University and Disability:  Why the "Good Cause" System fails chronically ill and neurodiverse students- and what institutions should do about it- Part three of a three-part LUNA Project Series, by Rachael Banks and Ally Lloyd”. In the fore ground there is the LUNA project logo, and a wee graphic of a student sat cross legged reading and holding a hot drink, with a yellow top.

Part three of a three-part LUNA Project Series, by Rachael Banks and Ally Lloyd In this article we interviewed three students and asked them about their experiences with chronic illness, neurodiversity and mental health. Through our interviews we noticed a lot of the same issues within educational institutions when it comes to supporting students in …

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