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
- 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
- Local Updates on Benefit Cuts
York Disability Rights Forum peacefully picketed in St Helen’s Square ahead of the Full Council Meeting on 27th March and attracted a large crowd. We had a number of speakers who made clear the likely impact that the proposed cuts will … Read more - Public Participation at CYC Full Council 27/03/25Four of our members took part in the public participation section of the City of York full council meeting on 27th March 2025. Below is a text copy of their speeches.* You can also watch the speeches from 09:25 on … Read more
- An Urgent Call to Action from York Disability Rights Forum
#StopTheCuts Right now, the Government is considering changes to disability benefits. But for millions of disabled people, these benefits are a lifeline. They are the difference between surviving and being pushed deeper into poverty. Disability benefits such as Personal Independence … Read more
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.
Sign up to become a member or ally with the Forum
Member: York Disability Rights Forum is open to people over the age of 18 who live, work, or study in York and identify as disabled or as having a disability*.
*Please note, YDRF includes autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergence in our definition of disability, as the neurotypical society we live in is disabling for neurodivergent folks. There are of course other impairments as well, and we do not require ‘proof’ to become a member of YDRF.
Ally: You can also choose to join the Forum as an ally if you would like to be involved but don’t identify as disabled or as having a disability.