Human Rights Archives - Difference North East

A digitally manipulated image features a protest sign with bold, handwritten-style text reading 'NO MORE DEATHS FROM BENEFIT CUTS.' The background is a collage of people engaged in various types of work, including wheelchair users and standing individuals. The image has a glitch-like effect with blue, purple, and green tones.

Austerity 2.0? Announced Welfare Reforms

March 25, 2025

All the cuts are making disabled people poorer. This article looks into this and says it’s like the last time there were loads of cuts.

high-contrast black and white images show a woman with short hair and glasses raising her arm in defiance

Unruly: The Power of Disabled Women’s Stories on Stage

March 11, 2025

This is a review of a play written by Bex Bowsher from Difference. The play celebrates disabled women’s lives and is a fantastic show.

A digitally stylized collage with abstract elements in shades of blue, green, and purple. On the right side, there is a prominent eye symbol with the Earth in its iris, surrounded by bold text that reads "Open Your Eyes." Below the eye, the phrase "Change Starts Now" is partially visible. The left side of the image is filled with overlapping shapes resembling medical equipment, such as syringes, crutches, and wheelchairs, hinting at themes of disability and healthcare. The right side features gears and machinery, evoking a sense of industry and environmental change. The overall composition has a graffiti-like texture, blending social and environmental justice themes.

How Climate Change Affects Disabled People: Insights from the Stockton Business Climate Coalition

February 10, 2025

This is about how climate change affects disabled people and how we feel excluded from climate action.

A digital collage-style artwork featuring people with disabilities in various work and social settings. The image has a glitch-art aesthetic with vibrant colors like pink, yellow, and blue, and horizontal scan lines. Scenes include a person using crutches working at a computer, a wheelchair user engaged in a discussion, a group meeting around a table, and a professional standing and addressing colleagues. The composition emphasizes inclusion and accessibility in professional and social environments

“They Wanted My Experience—Just Not as a Paid Employee”

February 6, 2025

“If the world were truly accessible, what job would you have?”

That’s how we started our latest Members Make the Difference discussion, and the answers said a lot about the barriers we, as disabled people, face.

Illustration of a diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, gathered around a table in discussion. Two individuals have speech bubbles, indicating conversation.

How Can Life Be Better for Disabled People? “On the Table” Event Recap

February 5, 2025

Have you ever felt left out of decisions that shape your everyday life? At Difference North East, we’re all about changing that. That’s why we recently ran an “On the Table” event for the Community Foundation’s Vital Signs report. This event brought disabled people together to share their experiences and talk about ways to make life fairer and more accessible. Here’s what we learned—and why you should join us to make your voice heard.