When and Where?

Monday 27th November 7.30pm to 9pm. The Vale of York Academy, Sports Hall 1, Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton, York, YO30 6ZS. The entrance to the Sports Hall is through the first car park, around the side of the building with the entrance at the back. Our coaches and players will also be on hand to assist.

Cost

Free taster session to any new participants taking part during this week.

About

York RLFC has three main options open to disabled young people and adults (minimum age 12) amongst the various other programmes we offer. We achieve this by adapting the traditional 13 a-side game and believe in being as inclusive as possible. We have an established Learning Disability Rugby League team (LDSL), a Wheelchair Rugby League team and aspirations for Physical Disability Rugby League team.

Access

Wheelchair accessible toilets

Organiser

York RLFC Foundation

Email: a.prentis@yorkrlfc.com; Phone: 01904 670880; Web:  https://www.yorkrlfc.com/foundation; Facebook: YorkRLFC Foundation; Twitter: @yorkrlfcfound 

When and Where? 

Friday 24th November 

10:00AM - 2:00PM (Please arrive at 9:45AM)

Main Hall, York CVS, Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET

Cost

Free.  To book please call York Carers Centre on 01904 715490 or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

About

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of carers' rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need. To celebrate the Day we invite you to join us at our Planning for Your Future event.

There will be presentations from experts covering the following topics:

Lasting Power of Attorney; Wills and Trusts; Independent Financial Advice; Paying for care; Benefits; Social care; Support for carers.

There will also be an opportunity for you to speak with professionals andto ask questions specific to your need(s). Lunch and drinks are included, and you are welcome to bring the person you care for.

Access

Step free access; accessible toilets; hearing loop; disabled parking. If you have any other access needs, please get in touch.

Organiser

York Carers Centre 

events@yorkcarerscentre. co.uk 

 01904 715490 

 https://yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/contact/

FACEBOOK @yorkcarers 

X-TWITTER @yorkcarers 

When and Where?

Friday, 24th November

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Online via Zoom.

Cost

Free - please book through Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/PippaStacey or by phone at 01904 876318

About

Join Pippa Stacey, one of Disability Power 100's most influential disabled people in the UK, for a talk at York St John as part of York Disability Week 2023. Pippa will explore being in the world of work with long-term chronic illness, as well as important learnings from the frontline with the charity Astriid, who strive to make the world of work more inclusive for people with long-term conditions.

Access

BSL interpreter; (online) Zoom automated captions.

Organiser

York St John University 

 events@yorksj.ac.uk 

 01904 876318 

 https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/ 

FACEBOOK @YSJEvents 

X-TWITTER @YSJEvents 

 @YSJUEvents

When and Where?

Friday 24th November

7.00pm - 10.00pm

The National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret's Church, Walmgate YO1 9TL - https://www.ncem.co.uk/

Cost

£7 general admission / £5 concessions, carers free, service dogs welcome. Book online at https://www.ncem.co.uk/whats-on/, phone NCEM on 01904 658338 or pay at the door. LATE UPDATES - NOW WITH AN ONLINE OPTION - book at:: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-for-all-tickets-753806354097?aff=erelexpmlt  AND A 'PAY WHAT YOU CAN' ENTRY OPTION!

Description

‘Poetry for All’ is the UK's accessible poetry event for anyone facing barriers to enjoying poetry. Great acoustics; BSL interpretation; big screen projection of all poems. Come join us and feel included!

Access

On-street parking with a blue badge; some off-street parking; step free level entry; BSL interpreter.

Organiser

Sponsored by Stairwell Books. 

Stairwell Books 

 07914 271871 for more information 

 @StairwellBooks 

X-TWITTER @StairwellBooks 

FACEBOOK https://en-gb.facebook.com/StairwellBooks/  https://www.stairwellbooks.co.uk 

National Centre for Early Music: 

X-TWITTER @yorkearlymusic  

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/yorkearlymusic/offers/  https://www.ncem.co.uk

When and Where?

Monday, 27th November

1.15pm - 2.50pm

Free tea, coffee and biscuits served from 12.45 from the Box Office to be enjoyed in the upstairs lounge, followed by the film at 1.15pm.

City Screen York Picturehouse, 13-17 Coney Street York YO1 9QL.

Cost

£4.30 with carers going free.

About

Dementia Friendly screenings seek to provide a fun and inclusive experience to enable people living with dementia, their families and carers to attend the cinema in a safe and welcoming environment. Open to everyone, the screenings are enhanced to suit the needs of people living with dementia: the lights are left on low, the volume is reduced and staff are Dementia Friends.

Screenings take place on the last Monday of the month.

Access

Hearing loop; step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets.

Organiser

Cath Sharp:  

City Screen York Picturehouse 

 cath.s@picturehouses.co.uk 

 01904 612940 

 https://www.picturehouses.com/ 

cinema/city-screen-picturehouse 

When and Where?

Monday 27th November

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, York, YO24 3BX -https://www.acombmethodistchurch.org.uk/

Cost

Free - please book via the email address, call 01904 626965 or text 07762 428818.

About

Senior IMPs (inclusive music project) is a fully inclusive music project for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11+. The group love learning how to play traditional and accessible instruments, musical games and enjoy writing their own songs, which they then sing and sign. Come along and have a go!

Access

Hearing loop; step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking; Signalong.

Organiser

Accessible Arts and Media  

 hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk 

 01904 626965 

 www.aamedia.org.uk/ourprojects/imps/ 

FACEBOOK @aamedia  

X-TWITTER @aamedia_org_uk  

 @accessibleartsyork 

When and Where?

Monday 27th November

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Online via Zoom.

Cost

Free - please book via Eventbrite:

https://tinyurl.com/TheViewFromDownHere

About

In this webinar, journalist Lucy Webster and Future Inclusion's Alice Maynard discuss Lucy’s book, The View From Down Here. Hear about the struggles, joys and the unseen realities of being a disabled woman: from navigating education and work; dating and friendship; contemplating motherhood; and learning to accept your body against a pervasive narrative that it is somehow broken and in need of fixing.

Access

Zoom automated captions.

Organiser

University of York Open Lectures  

 naomi.richards@york.ac.uk 

york.ac.uk/events 

X-TWITTER @UoYEvents

When and Where?

Monday, 27th November

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Online, via Zoom.

Cost

Free - please book through

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lifeofpippa/1031448

About

If you’d like to tell your disability story, this session is for you. Not every disabled person wants to share their lived experiences and you don’t owe your story to anybody, but this session will focus on how to use popular online platforms to communicate your thoughts, connect with others, and make an impact.

Access

Zoom automated captions; BSL interpreter etc

Organiser

Pippa Stacey (‘Life of Pippa’) 

 lifeofpippablog@gmail.com 

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tSASwjgt38WvSLcdMf6_Q 

FACEBOOK @lifeofpippablog 

X-TWITTER @lifeofpippa_ 

 @lifeofpippa/ 

TIKTOK @lifeofpippa_ 

When and Where?

Tuesday, 28th November

9.15am - 1.30pm. A light lunch will be provided

Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.

Cost

Free - To book, call Annabel on 07706 691473 or email her on annabel.martin@yorkadvocacy.org.uk Please let Annabel know if you have any dietary requirements when you book.  Drop ins also welcome

About

Are you interested in meeting other people from the learning disability community, having fun, and talking about your experiences using transport in York? Would you like to speak up and have your voice heard about what is working and what isn’t? Guests from public transport services and York Council will be there to listen to what you have to say!

York Self Advocacy Forum is a user-led group where people with learning disabilities and autism get together to support each other to have a stronger voice.

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets.

Organiser

York Self Advocacy Forum 

 annabel.martin@yorkadvocacy.org.uk 

 07706 691473

When and Where?

Tuesday, 28th November

10.00am - 2.00pm

The Spurriergate Centre, ​St Michael's Church, Spurriergate, York, YO1 9QR.

Cost

Free, just drop in.

About

York Down Syndrome Support Group has recently formed an Archaeology and History Group to enable anyone aged 16 plus with special educational needs to discover the past of their local area. The group is inclusive and open to all who would like to be involved. Its current members will be contributing to this display of their plans and ambitions for the forthcoming months, specifically discovering the past of Wigginton. Come and visit us!

Coffee and cake is available to eat on site or take away.

Access

Wheelchair access; accessible toilets.

Organiser

York Down Syndrome Support Group 

contact@ydssg.org 

FACEBOOK @ydssgevents 

X-TWITTER @ydspg 

 0300 102 0321 (local rate)

When and Where?

Tuesday, 28th November

11.30am - 12.30pm

In person at Wigginton Recreation Hall, Wigginton, York YO32 2PL

http://www.wigginton-recreation-hall.org/

or via Zoom online (link sent on registration)

Cost

Free – voluntary donations welcome.

To book a place, please email us on info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk or leave a message on our phone number at 07943 137616

Pre booking is requested to ensure a safe and enjoyable session for all participants.

About

Our weekly exercise class, led by a specialist Neuro physiotherapist, is one of a number of classes and social activities for people in York who are living with Parkinson’s. This is an opportunity to experience the class at first hand and to learn more about the friendship and support offered by the local branch of Parkinson’s UK.

Access

Step free access; accessible toilets; disabled parking; (for online) Zoom automated captions.

Organiser

Parkinson’s UK – York Branch 

 info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk 

 07943 137616

When and Where?

Wednesday 29th November, 10.30am - 2.30pm

In person at The Spurriergate Centre, St Michael's Church, Spurriergate, York YO1 9QR

Cost

Free entry.  Refreshments  on sale.  No need to book.

About

Drop by to meet members of the York Parkinson’s Group to find out more about the friendship and support available in York to help people live better with Parkinson’s.  These include regular meetings, social events, outings and professionally led Exercise Programmes, Art Class, Music Therapy and Nordic Walking. 

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets

Organiser

Parkinson’s UK – York Branch; Email info@yorkparkinsons.co.uk; Phone: 07943 137616 

When and Where?

Wednesday 29th November,

Session One: 1.45pm - 2.45pm

Session Two: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

New Earswick Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York, YO32 4AQ - https://newearswickfolkhall.com/

Cost

Free - please book, saying which session you wish to attend, via email to hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk, or phone 01904 626965 or text 07762 428818

About

Movers and Shakers is a group of learning-disabled adults who like to get together to sing, play, dance, and have fun! In a typical session, you can expect musical and theatrical games, dancing, singing, playing lots of different musical instruments, and writing songs and music.

Come along and join the fun!

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking.

Organiser

Accessible Arts and Media  

hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk 

01904 626965 

https://aamedia.org.uk/ourprojects/sensory-programme/ 

FACEBOOK @aamedia  

X-TWITTER @aamedia_org_uk  

INSTAGRAM @accessibleartsyork 

Wednesday, 29th November 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, York City FC, LNER Community Stadium | Kathryn Avenue | York | YO32 9AF

York City FC is proud to announce a familiarisation session for individuals of all abilities and conditions, with a focus on making everyone feel included in our community. It is aimed at supporters who may have previously hesitated to visit the LNER Community Stadium. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of sports in a welcoming and supportive environment.

You will have the chance to explore the stadium with the guidance of our club staff and volunteers. You will be led along a designated quiet route into the stadium, and we will show you the locations of key facilities such as toilets and concession stands. Additionally, we will take you to various areas of the stadium, allowing you to experience different entry and exit points as well as different viewing spots. Our goal is to help you find the best areas that suit your specific needs and preferences.

Our primary objective is to create a warm and inclusive environment for all fans, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their abilities or conditions, can partake in the joy of sports. We hope that this familiarisation session will provide a positive and comfortable experience for those who attend, ultimately encouraging them to return for a match in the future.

How to book
To ensure we are well-prepared for this FREE session, can make any necessary accommodations, and know how many people to expect, go to  https://forms.office.com/e/hLBdWCVcNk  or contact the organiser Steve Dorey, Development Officer, York City FC, on 01904 624447 or via email at steve.dorey@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk.

Access

Details are at https://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/accessibility/ or contact the organiser.

 Who is it for?
The familiarisation session is designed for families and individuals who may benefit from this offering, including but not limited to:

-        Individuals with learning disabilities.

-        Those with sensory sensitivities.

-        Families with children who require a quieter and less crowded environment.

-        Supporters who may have physical mobility challenges.

-        Anyone who simply wants to familiarise themselves with the stadium before attending a match

When and Where?

Wednesday, 29th November

7.00pm – 8.00pm

Online Zoom event.

Cost

Free. Please email yorkshire@branches.jst.org.uk for joining instructions.

About

The Jubilee Sailing Trust own and operate Tenacious, the only sea-going tall ship in the world designed, built and sailed by a mixed-ability crew. Come and hear about life on board and the adventures experienced by Abi and Rosy.

Access

BSL interpreter; Zoom automated captions.

Organiser

Jubilee Sailing Trust -  

Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Branch 

yorkshire@branches.jst.org.uk 

FACEBOOK @JubileeSailing  

X-TWITTER @JubileeSailing

When and Where?

Thursday 30th November

10.30am - 12.30pm

York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DS.

Cost

Free. No need to book; just drop in.

About

What is the history of disabled people in York? What do we know about them? What historical records and evidence are available to us?

Join us in exploring the Explore York archive collections through the lens of disability and help bring untold stories to light through disability arts. Be a part of this journey by getting involved with York People.

First, the 'disability arts' artist Stephen Lee Hodgkins, and the staff at Explore York.

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking. See also https://www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-york-council/access-guides/york-explore-library

Organiser

Explore York 

arts@exploreyork.org.uk 

 01904 552828 

www.exploreyork.org.uk/ 

When and Where?

Thursday 30th November

11:45am – 12.45pm - arrive by 11.30 to get skates fitted (provided at no cost)

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Ave, York YO19 4TA (situated at South Entrance at the rear). Reach by car or No 7 bus from the city centre and follow the yellow directional signs!

Cost

First 20 people pay £5 each; then cost rises to £14:50 per person. Carers are free – up to 2 per skater.

About

We have EXCLUSIVE use of the Ice for 1 hour. Winter Wonderland Ice Marshalls will be on hand to help everyone skate safely. Anyone not wanting to skate can still go on the ice in a manual wheelchair with a carer to assist. If you fancy skating but aren’t sure of your balance, Winter Wonderland have Penguin or Snowman buddies to help keep you upright.

As it’s an open-air rink, session may be cancelled if either too much rain or too sunny. Wrap up warm with layered clothing, thick socks and hats (hoods not allowed) and bring spare clothing.

On-site café for hot drinks, hot food and cakes.

Access

Ample disabled parking; level access to the ice rink. Skating at own risk – see Winter Wonderland Disclaimer form at

https://www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com/skate/on-the-ice/.

Organiser

Different Strokes York: A peer-to-peer support group for people who have sustained a stroke or brain injury. 

york@differentstrokes.co.uk 

0780 303 7440

When and Where?

Thursday 30th November

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Quiet Room, Acomb Methodist Church, 40A Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BX - https://www.acombmethodistchurch.org.uk/

Cost

Free – no need to book, just come along.

About

Come and share your thoughts and experiences of being a direct payments holder over tea and cake with other direct payments holders. Let’s discuss what works and what doesn’t! We’ll feed back findings to social services, with your permission.

Although this event is not intended to provide formal information to anyone thinking of using direct payments, come along if you’d like to hear about current experiences to help you decide.

Access

Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilets; disabled parking. Please let us know if you have any other access needs and we’ll try to help.

Organiser

email:  abi@ydrf.org.uk 

or phone:  01904 702060

When and Where?

Thursday, 30th November

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Online Zoom event.

Cost

Free - please book via Ticket Tailor at https://tinyurl.com/YorkDisabilityRightsForum or by leaving a message on our voicemail on 01904 326781

About

A talk looking at why disabled people are more likely to live in poverty, and why people living in poverty are more likely to be disabled with a particular focus on food poverty.

The event is for everyone, disabled people, allies and anyone else who is interested.

Access

Zoom automated captions; BSL interpreter.

Organiser

York Disability Rights Forum 

hello@ydrf.org.uk 

01904 326781 

www.ydrf.org.uk 

FACEBOOK @YorkDRF 

X-TWITTER @YorkDRF 

INSTAGRAM @YorkDRF

When and Where?

Thursday 30th November

7.00pm - 8.30pm

Online Zoom Event and also ‘in person’ at Marjorie Waite Court, Community Hall, Clifton, York, YO30 6DX.

Cost

Free - please book via hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk or phone to 01904 626965 or text 07762 428818

About

Hands and Voices is a performing singing and signing choir. The choir use a sign supported communication system called Signalong. The choir sings a range of classic pop, songs from the shows and their own original songs. Come along to see what it’s all about and join in the fun!

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking.

Organiser

Accessible Arts and Media  

hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk 

 01904 626965 

https://aamedia.org.uk/ourprojects/hands-and-voices/show/25 

FACEBOOK @aamedia  

X-TWITTER @aamedia_org_uk  

INSTAGRAM @accessibleartsyork 

When and Where?

Friday, 1st December

10.30am - 12.30pm

Room 11, Tang Hall Explore Library, The Centre @ Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, York YO31 0HA

https://exploreyork.org.uk/tang-hall-explore/

Cost

Free - no need to book; just turn up!

About

Hello to all disabled parents in York!

Whether you're in the midst of raising young'uns or if they've flown the nest, come along to share your stories, tips and tales of disabled parenting wins and woes.

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; hearing loop; disabled parking. If you have any other access needs, let us know and we’ll try to help.

Organiser

York Disability Rights Forum 

elki@ydrf.org.uk 

https://ydrf.org.uk/ 

FACEBOOK @YorkDRF 

X-TWITTER @YorkDRF 

INSTAGRAM @yorkdrf

When and Where?

Friday, 1st December

10.30am - 12.00pm

York St John University, De Grey building room DG109; Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX

This event will also be held online.

Cost

Free. Booking (both in-person and online) on eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/EleanorWorthington or phone the YSJ Events Project Officer on 01904 876893. Please note there is only a maximum of 12 external places available.

About

The theme of this year's Eleanor Worthington Prize is ‘Disability and Autonomy’. Participation is open to students of Art Schools at tertiary level in the UK, Italy, and Ireland. The prize giving event takes place in Urbino, Italy, and a zoom connection will be available between YSJ and Urbino. The presenter in YSJ will be Helen Turner, Subject Director: Fine Art. A Representative of the York Human Rights City Network will be among the speakers.

Access

BSL interpreter; hearing loop; step free access; accessible toilets. There is on-site parking for Blue Badge holders subject to availability on the day. Please register your vehicle registration number in advance with estates.admin@yorksj.ac.uk or phone YSJ Events 01904 876893, or provide the information as part of the eventbrite booking process. Anyone not registering their number in advance will receive a parking ticket.

Organiser

Associazione Premio Eleanor 

Worthington (APEW) 

info@premioeleanor.it 

FACEBOOK @Eleanor Worthington Prize 

 www.premioeleanor.it 

York St John University 

Events@yorksj.ac.uk 

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/

When and Where?

Friday, 1st December

1.00pm - 2.00pm 

Online via this link: https://tinyurl.com/y8tk3rs5

Cost

Free. No pre booking necessary. 

About

Family Fund invited families raising a disabled or seriously ill child to share their moments together as part of our ‘Window to Our World’ photo research project. This webinar reports what families told us about their experiences of a family break, or using play/leisure equipment, and what this means for making recommendations for wider change.

Access

Automated captions

Organiser

Family Fund  

research@familyfund.org.uk 

www.familyfund.org.uk 

 01904 571039 

When and Where?

Friday, 1st December (see also Saturday 2 nd December at Clifton library)

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Acomb Explore Library, Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BZ

Cost

Free, no prior booking needed

About

Pop down to Acomb Explore library and chat to our friendly 100% Digital York and City of York Council team to help you get to grips with accessing local services and support digitally. We will be on hand to provide advice and information about cost of living and other financial support and show you how to find this online and make a claim (if appropriate), whether you have your own device or not! No booking needed, just drop in!

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking

Organiser

100% Digital York and  

City of York Council  

digital.inclusion@york.gov.uk 

X-TWITTER @100DigitalYork 

When and Where?

Friday 1 st December

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Online Zoom Event

Cost

Free - please book through https://tinyurl.com/MyDisablingJourney or phone 01904 702060

About

This event is aimed at everybody! Disabled people and non-disabled people, including policy makers who want to gain a better understanding of models of disability, language, inclusion and Independent Living. I hope that sharing my experiences, with some funny, some shocking experiences along the way, will enable participants to gain an insight into barriers which prevent disabled people being able to participate in every aspect of society on an equal basis.

Access

Zoom automated captions. BSL interpreter. Get in touch about any other access needs and we’ll do our best to meet them.

Organiser

Flick Williams, Disability Rights Activist 

X-TWITTER #flickhwilliams 

For more information,  disability@yorkhumanrights.org.uk 

 01904 702060

When and Where?

Saturday, 2nd December (see also Friday 1 st December at Acomb library)

10.00am - 1.00pm

Clifton Explore Library, ​​Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, York, YO30 5SJ

Cost

Free, no prior booking needed

About

Pop down to Clifton Explore library and chat to our friendly 100% Digital York and City of York Council team to help you get to grips with accessing local services and support digitally. We will be on hand to provide advice and information about cost of living and other financial support and show you how to find this online and make a claim (if appropriate), whether you have your own device or not! No booking needed, just drop in!

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking

Organiser

100% Digital York and  

City of York Council  

digital.inclusion@york.gov.uk 

X-TWITTER @100DigitalYork 

When and where

Online Zoom event from 12pm to 1pm on Monday 4th December

Description

Rachel Barber lives and works in Yorkshire with the overarching ambition to help others live life to their fullest potential.  She trains and talks in a range of topics to help employers and venues to be more inclusive of disabled people.

Rachel will be sharing a free online  taster session of her Deaf Awareness training which aims to remove barriers in the workplace and reduce isolation for deaf/hard of hearing individuals.

To book

To book please use the eventbrite link below (maximum attendees is 25).

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/754712012947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Organiser

Rachel Barber

Living 4 Moments Ltd

Website: www.living4moments.com

Linked In: Living 4 Moments

Facebook: Living 4 Moments 

Instagram: @living4momentsuk

When and Where?

Friday, 3rd November - Friday 8th December

York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE

Main corridor, between junctions 5 & 6

We ask that you do not visit if you are feeling unwell

Can also be viewed online from 7th November at https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/about-us/arts-in-hospitals/exhibitions/

Cost

Free

About

Selected pieces of artwork from the Eleanor Worthington Prize 2022 on the theme of Disability and Transformation for an Inclusive Society will be on show. The prize is open to students of Art Schools at tertiary level in Italy, UK and Ireland and aims at raising awareness of disabilities and promotes reflection on social inclusion, using the language of the visual arts. It is awarded in memory of Eleanor, a severely disabled Anglo-Italian young person, who despite her many difficulties always maintained a great joy in life.

Access

Step free access; accessible toilets; disabled parking in front of hospital and in the multi-storey car park

Organiser

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

rachael.daggett@nhs.net  https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ 

When and Where?

Monday 27th November to Friday 1st December

between 11.30am and 12.30pm each day

Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, Acaster Malbis YO23 2RF

Cost

Free. No pre booking necessary; just turn up!

About

Brunswick Organic Nursery at Bishopthorpe is an inspiring charity that offers amazing learning opportunities and work experiences to people with learning disabilities. This buzzing hive of activity is throwing open its doors each weekday during its 'Meet the Maker Week'. Drop by our creative hub to witness our artistic process in action. Enjoy a slice of cake and a cup of tea while you meet the talented folk behind our fantastic products. We also have a range of handmade gifts and decorations for sale, so you can get an early head start on your Christmas shopping!

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; Disabled parking

Organiser

Brunswick Organic Nursery  

community@brunswickyork.org.uk 

www.brunswickyork.org.uk 

01904 701869

When and Where?

Saturday 2 December to Thursday 22 February 2024

York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS

Cost

Free; drop in during library opening hours

About

The artworks represent a selection of the works submitted for the 2022 Eleanor Worthington Prize, open to students at tertiary-level art schools in Italy, the UK, and Ireland. This prize aims to raise awareness of disabilities, promoting reflection on social inclusion through the language of visual arts. It is dedicated to the memory of Eleanor, a severely disabled Anglo-Italian young person who, despite her many challenges, always maintained great joy in life. The Prize is now celebrating its 10th year and is promoted by the Associazione Premio Eleanor Worthington, which is active in both Italy and the UK.

Access

Step free access; wheelchair accessible toilets; disabled parking. See also

https://www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-york-council/access-guides/york-explore-library

Organiser

Explore York 

arts@exploreyork.org.uk 

01904 552828 

www.exploreyork.org.uk/

When and Where?

A series of FREE workshops will take place between December 2023 and April 2024.  Workshops on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December 2023 (venue and timings not available at time of going to press) are aimed specifically at Blue Badge holders and will focus on enabling Blue Badge access to the city.  Later workshops will be open to disabled and non-disabled residents and will be part of a wider Local Transport Strategy Consultation, focused on shaping an accessible city centre for all and improving access to Blue Badge Holders in the longer-term.

Please register your interest by emailing CYCAccessTeam@york.gov.uk OR phoning 01904 551550 OR look out for direct invitations by email or post if you’re a Blue Badge holder (Note: You will not be required to sign up for all the workshops).

About

City of York Council is commissioning an independent access consultant to consider how best to support Blue Badge Holders access the city centre again.  Further workshops in February and April will consider additional aspects of accessibility for all disabled residents and visitors.

The Council is keen to listen and learn from the disabled community.  Your lived experiences and thoughts about how to shape a more accessible city centre are crucial.

Access

The workshops will be run by independent access consultants (details still to be finalised at time of going to print) with the aim of being fully accessible.