Have you booked your Disability History Month speaker yet?
Learn About Disability History Month
Join a friendly one-hour online session to explore disability, inclusion, and accessibility. Our trainers all have lived experience of disability and share real stories and advice.
Choose from topics like reasonable adjustments, everyday ableism, the social model of disability, or inclusive design. Each session helps your team understand how to make workplaces fairer for everyone.
These sessions are perfect for staff learning or awareness events.
Book now to save money or combine with a full training course for even better value.
To book or ask questions, email hello@differencenortheast.org.uk
Difference North East Shortlisted for Social Impact Business of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Difference North East has been shortlisted for Social Impact Business of the Year in the Tees Valley Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Awards 2025.
Add your name: Tell the Chancellor disabled people must not pay the price in the Autumn Budget
Add your name to an open letter to the Chancellor. The Autumn Budget should not make disabled people poorer. Many people in the North East are disabled and face extra costs every month. These costs cause debt and hardship. We ask the Chancellor to protect disabled people’s incomes, stop unfair welfare changes, and fund the support people need. Read the full letter below and sign the form to add your name. You can also join as an Ally. Sharing this page helps too. Together we can show decision makers that disabled people must not pay the price. Sign today please.
Minister Responds: The Fight for All-Day Bus Access Continues
Minister Responds All-Day Bus Access: The Fight for All-Day Bus Access Continues Minister Responds: The Fight for All-Day Bus Access Continues Minister Responds All-Day Bus Access: Simon Lightwood MP acknowledges […]
Disabled climate action forum: A Cup of DCAF?
Read about what we talked about at our recent Disabled Climate Action Forum meeting, where disabled people got together to talk about climate change and how they would like to become involved.
Shaping Cleveland’s Disability Hate Crime Strategy
On 15th September, Difference North East joined Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey at a Hate Crime workshop. Claire spoke about Disability Hate Crime. She said many crimes are not reported, and we need better awareness, education, and training. Deaf and Disabled people must be involved from the start in planning safer communities.
Too Late To Be Fair: The Simple Question of All-Day Bus Access
Read about how we are trying to make it easier for disabled people to use buses.
How a Proposed NHS Change Shows the True Cost of Gluten-Free Living
The NHS might stop giving gluten-free food on prescription. This is bad news for people with coeliac disease. Gluten-free food costs a lot more than regular food. Without help, many people will struggle to pay for safe food. This is not fair. It creates a big problem for disabled people. We believe everyone should get the food they need to stay healthy. Join us to fight this change. Your voice matters. Together, we can make sure everyone is treated fairly.
5 Big Ideas to Make Transport Accessible for Disabled People
Here are 5 ideas that can make transport better for disabled people. so that they can travel more easily.
Your Voice Shapes Change: North East Disability Survey Open Until August 31st
Share your story in our survey!
We want to hear from disabled people in the North East.
Tell us about your daily life:
Places you go
Services you use
How people treat you
Your answers will help us:
Show leaders what needs changing
Protect good services
Make our region fairer
The survey takes 10-15 minutes.
You can do it online now.
Need help? Ask for:
Phone interview
Large print version
Email form
Contact Charlotte at:
charlotte@differencenortheast.org.uk
Closes August 31st.
Your voice makes a difference!