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
- 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. - Living with Epilepsy
Thank you to Christina Olivant for sharing her experiences of living with epilepsy. My first absence seizure happened on Christmas Eve 2016, during my first watch of “The Holiday” with my mum, dad, and sister, when I got up to… Read more: Living with Epilepsy - Trans and Disability Rights: IntersectionalityYDRF and Trans Rights At YDRF, we advocate for human rights for all. We strongly believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Disability Rights UK have posted an article about how the struggles for the rights… Read more: Trans and Disability Rights: Intersectionality
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.