Students at Harrow College have taken part in a host of activities to fully appreciate what life is like for the disabled and less able-bodied.
The ‘Exploring Ability’ workshop, part of Harrow College's Diversity Week prgramme, took place in the main hall at the college’s Harrow Weald campus on Tuesday 4 November.
The aim of the workshop was to demonstrate to students the difficulties that some disabled students face daily.
Participating students were presented with a number of activities which impaired their senses.
Tasks included trying to open doors while in a wheelchair, writing down instructions being read out while wearing sound-muffling headphones and walking through an assault course while blindfolded.
Anca Purcaru, student president at Harrow College said that it was important for students to learn how hard everyday activities can be for the less able-bodied.
“It’s very easy to overlook how difficult life can sometimes be for those who are disabled. Workshops such as this are a great way of demonstrating to students what some of their fellow peers are experiencing.”
Sandie Petrie, enrichment co-ordinator at Harrow College added: “It’s important for students to understand how it can be extra hard for some students at college. The activities that are taking place today help to emphasise what some disabled students experience on a daily basis.”