Making a difference as disabled people in York
Led by disabled people, we work to promote equal access to human rights for all disabled people who live, work, or study in York.
We Are
Activist
Using a human rights-based approach to effect positive change in York for all disabled people.
Open
Freely and positively promoting conversations about disability amongst individuals, businesses and organisations in York.
Inclusive
Fostering diversity by being inclusive of all disabled people as well as their allies.
Join the Forum
By joining up, you can help shape the Forum, contribute to deciding the priorities and create change for disabled people in York.
The latest goings on
- Safeguards Removed for Disabled Adults in Supreme Court Ruling
A change to protections For more information on this topic, visit the Advonet website, where they have produced an Easy Read explanation of the Supreme Court Ruling. On 2nd June, there was a Supreme Court Ruling that didn’t really make… Read more: Safeguards Removed for Disabled Adults in Supreme Court Ruling - Tell Us: What Does Disability Pride Month Mean to You?July is Disability Pride Month, a time when disabled people and allies around the world celebrate disabled people’s identities, achievements, cultures, and communities. Awareness of Disability Pride Month is growing, but many people are still unfamiliar with it. For some… Read more: Tell Us: What Does Disability Pride Month Mean to You?
- AGM Highlights 2026
On 25 June, members, allies and supporters joined us in person and online for this year’s AGM. Despite the extreme heat, 22 people took part in the afternoon, including several people attending a YDRF AGM for the first time. Together,… Read more: AGM Highlights 2026 - “Yes, You Can Come In.”
Elki shares that with a more inclusive approach, access to her local playground is a powerful reminder that disabled parents belong in everyday family spaces.
Meet the Steering Group
The Steering Group shapes and guides the Forum, using their skills and experience to support the actions of the Forum’s members.
Find out why they got involved.