Otago Disabled Students’ Association secretary Hannah Pretious (left) and Disabilitea organiser Renn Darcy enjoy a cuppa at the regular gathering at the Otago University Students’ Association Clubs and Societies Centre on Albany St. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSONDo not forget about hidden disabilities, says the Otago Disabled Students’ Association. The association runs Disabilitea, a regular gathering on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm at the Otago University Students’ Association Clubs and Societies Centre on Albany St.Otago Disabled Students’ Association secretary Hannah Pretious said all the committee members had different disabilities and understood the challenges students faced. The aim of the group was to ensure people with disability challenges of all types felt there was a place they could go to share experiences and feel less alone, she said. ‘‘Our whole goal is to make the student experience accessible.’’Disabled Students’ Association Disabilitea organiser Renn Darcy said the aim of the gathering was to ensure everyone felt they had a low pressure environment where everyone felt welcome. Some people had looked suspiciously at them when they used disabled parking, Renn said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 18, 2021 16:30 UTC