The Access Subgroup meets monthly to discuss the current state of accessibility in York, including recent planning applications, access to the built environment of York (see City Centre Access), and other matters to make sure that disabled people are included in the life of the city. They also attend meetings on behalf of YDRF, raising accessibility concerns with the Council, statutory and governing bodies, and other interested parties.
Who’s in the group?
The group is made up of YDRF members (supported by allies) who experience access barriers across the range of physical, sensory and cognitive impairments.
Our subgroup members are:
- Amanda
- Ashley
- Diane
- Dionne
- Ian
- Jane
- Marilyn
What are we working on?
On behalf of the wider YDRF community, we have raised, and continue to raise, access issues in a number of areas, including:
- Accessible toilets
- City Centre access
- Station Gateway and York Central
- Bus Accessibility
- Blue Badge parking
Below are some of the submissions that we’ve made. If you’d like to know about anything specific, just get in touch.
- Transportation Implementation Strategy Response 2024 (Word, 36KB)
- Response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2024 (PDF, 464KB)
- Wheelchair accessible taxis 2024 (Word, 757KB)
- Riverside Path Consultation 2024 (PDF, 114KB)
- York Disability Rights Forum’s Response to the Draft Local Transport Strategy 2024 (Word, 53KB)
- Haxby Station Objection 2024 (Word, 14KB)
- Wilton Footbridge Objection 2025 (PDF, 163KB)
- Rougier Route Objection 2026 (PDF, 186KB)
How can I join?
If you’re interested in joining, make sure you’ve joined the YDRF either as a full member or an ally, and then email Marilyn at hello@ydrf.org.uk using the subject line “Access Subgroup.”