York Disability Week is a week-long programme of exciting events in York, from 28 November to 5 December, around the United Nations International Day of People with Disabilities on 3 December. There’s something of interest for both adults and families – disabled and non-disabled – and almost all are FREE. So plenty of chances to learn, debate and have fun!
- Here’s the Programme at a Glance, listing all 15 events on one page.
- Here’s the Complete Programme giving you full details of event, including how to book.
Paper copies available on request.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, most events this year are online but the organisers have tried to make them as accessible as possible. Many events will use subtitles and BSL interpreters and anyone who needs any additional support to take part is encouraged to contact the organisers beforehand.
The fifteen events offer the chance to learn more, to debate and to have fun! There are talks, panel discussions, bingo, a cookery demonstration for people with sight loss, a quiz on eye health, art exhibitions, a virtual drop in with City of York Council Adult Social Care team and more. There will be a talk on how to find employment as a chronically ill or disabled young adult; an interview with a visually impaired ex-York student, Charlotte Eliis, who went on to become a world champion marathon runner; and an introduction to Signalong, a sign supported communication system. York Explore are also putting on two events – a talk by Ellen Clifford, author of the much acclaimed book ‘The War on Disabled People’ and a fascinating look into the ‘Unlikely History of Disability Arts’.
York’s new Disability Rights Forum will be holding its first meeting at which it will present the results from its recent survey of what disabled people and their allies in York consider their most pressing issues.
Another highlight will be the chance to attend a ‘Grease The Musical’ singalong!
The programme is supported by York Human Rights City Network and is put together by local disability organisations and individuals.
To get more details, including how to book:
- visit: https://yorkdisabilityweek.org
- visit facebook at @YorkDisabilityWeek
- phone 01904 702060 to get a printed copy or find out more
- write to the Centre for Applied Human Rights, University of York, 6 Innovation Close, York YO10 5ZF