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.

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It’s Disability Pride Month!

Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disabled people’s identities, contributions, and communities, while raising awareness of the barriers that still exist in society. We encourage everyone to learn more about disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion during July and throughout the year.

We’d love to hear what Disability Pride Month means to you and what you would like to see happen in York in the future.

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What does Disability Pride Month mean to you?

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Using a human rights-based approach to effect positive change in York for all disabled people.

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Freely and positively promoting conversations about disability amongst individuals, businesses and organisations in York.

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Fostering diversity by being inclusive of all disabled people as well as their allies.

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The latest goings on

  • Disability pride flag.
    Tell Us: What Does Disability Pride Month Mean to You?
    by YDRF
    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?
  • A raised hand with colourfully painted nails, wearing a wristwatch.
    AGM Highlights 2026
    by YDRF
    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
  • A hand wearing a mitten, giving a thumbs up to a park gate.
    “Yes, You Can Come In.”
    by Elki
    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.
  • Photo of Christina Olivant, author of the blog post
    Living with Epilepsy
    by YDRF
    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
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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.

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Meet the Steering Group

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York Disability Rights Forum is led by disabled people and works to create change across the city.

Together, we can challenge barriers and build a more inclusive York.

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