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Election
Read about what the LGBT+ Students' Network Disabled Students' Representative is responsible for.
In order to vote for this position you must self-define as a student from an LGB+ and Disabled background.
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Candidates
Danilo Paganelli (He/Him)
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
Hey! My name is Danilo and I have been on the committee for the past 2 years! As Disabled Rep I will ensure that the voices of LGBTQ+ disabled students are heard and that we can help make a difference in our university. I will ensure that our events are as accessible as possible and would bring in guest speakers (such as Venetia Blind, a drag queen and disability activist who is amazing!) to support our students and staff. I am also going to continue hosting events for all LGBTQ+ students (both online and in-person) and pressure the UCL academic board to vote to rejoin Stonewall ASAP!
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I have been on the committee since October 2020 and thus I have a lot of experience, and I was also the co-Disabled Students Officer last year. I was also in a lot of society committees last year (but have cut back massively this year) and thus I have a lot of contacts for collabs and support! I have worked in 3 LGBTQ+ nightclubs and am in Soho every single day and thus I have a lot of contacts for that as well! I have worked extremely hard in the past month in trying to organise events for freshers and will continue to do that all year, in addition to fundraising for LGBT+ causes.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
My past 2 years at UCL have been disrupted by various health issues and I want to help students going through the same -I care a lot about LGBT+ and disabled students and really hope that in my role I can make this year as good and accessible as possible. I will work hard on organising many events for both disabled and LGBT+ students, including more speed-friendings, talks, clubnights, collabs, kahoots, movie screenings and more, as well as many collabs and information sessions! I also want to make sure that disabled students are heard and will work with the union and the DSN to ensure this.
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Mx Em S Subiger
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I will ensure all events as accessible as possible and accommodating of all disabilities. I hope to bring awareness as to the diversity and complexity of disability on a general and individual scale. If possible, I would like to submit ideas to UCL to make their buildings, lecture theatres and toilets more accessible for those who have different requirements (E.g. in a wheelchair)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Although I’ve never been a representative before, I have spend a lot of time with many people with different disabilities with differing levels of severity. I can empathise with everyone since I have had experience with almost all bodily systems malfunctioning, because the root of my disabilities is damage to my hindbrain. I have been told I’m a good listener and very patient. I am creative and exude positive energy. I have good problem solving skills and can communicate effectively.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
Your voices will be heard by ears who understand you. I will try my very hardest to pattern the events to make them comfortable for everyone.
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