Posts from and by Forum members.
Helen has been looking into the rise in cashless shops and venues and how they might affected disabled people. With Covid came a reluctance to handle cash. From a risk management perspective it made sense to ask people to pay via other means such as contactless cards or using phone apps. But, is it good […]
A cashless society – good for everyone? Read More »
Last night, we held a meeting to talk about what you want us to work on in the coming year. Our annual survey helped us establish three priorities: Health and Care Attitudes and Awareness Physical Accessibility The discussion doesn’t stop now, if you were unable to attend, you can tell us how these topics affect
What do disabled people want in York Read More »
Jamie has kindly written a guest blog for us, talking about the footstreets issue specifically around a Freedom of Information request he made. You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public authorities and can ask to see this under the Freedom of Information Act. TLDR: Jamie talks about the information
Wanting less traffic doesn’t mean wanting no Blue Badge holders Read More »
We have another guest blog from the lovely Pippa, this time she’s talking about working with a disability; the challenges and the rewards. She’s also part of a team which are running an online career networking event especially for people with chronic illnesses and carers in York and the surrounding area. Over to Pippa! During
Working with a disability Read More »
Image: Diagram labelled ‘Wheel of Power/Privilege’ showing the different degrees to which a person can be marginalised or have power over others in society based on their characteristics. In the centre is the word “power”, and on the outside of the wheel is the word “marginalised”. The categories are: Body size, with large on the
Helen has a condition which causes chronic pain, as well as periods of severe acute pain and is here to tell us about Pain Awareness Month. Before we get any further, if someone tells you they are in pain, believe them. If you take only that from this blog post, it’s an important point. If
September is Pain Awareness Month Read More »
Helen loves reading and disability activism, and enjoys reading about other people’s experiences of disability. Today she takes us on a quick tour of her bookshelves: The War on Disabled People by Ellen Clifford offers a comprehensive look at the last ten years and how disabled people have been attacked from various angles. Whether it’s
Disability on the page Read More »
Lydia, one of the Steering Group members, tells us a bit about her experiences and what she wants more people to know about mental health: Firstly, it’s important to note that not everyone who experiences mental health issues would class themselves as disabled. It is entirely up to the individual to decide to reclaim that
Mental Health Awareness Week Read More »
Freedom! Independence! Being able to leave the house! These are all things that most people take for granted, but if you have a disability that affects your mobility, they often become treasured. Until I got my wheelchair, leaving the house was difficult, painful and required military planning. I had to know exactly where a car
Why I love my wheelchair Read More »
Elki lives in York and relies on using her Blue Badge to be able to park near enough to the places she needs and wants to go. In this Member’s Voice post, Elki writes about what she sees as the dangers of reducing disability visibility in York. Disability representation and visibility are crucial to shaping
How to Hide Your Disabled People: A Lesson from City of York Council Read More »
