Drop in any time during Newcastle City Library’s opening hours to explore 'Claiming the Normal', a powerful photography exhibition presented as Difference north-east's celebration of Disability History Month, read more here!
Zine Workshop: Make Noise Without Social Media (Ages 12–15)Saturday 22 November 2025 · 11:45am–1:15pm · Newcastle City Library, Level 3 Join artist Miki Rogers for a creative zine-making session for young people aged 12–15. Explore how small handmade magazines can express big ideas — identity, community, and the issues that matter. No experience needed; all […]
Imagining Accessible Futures, Members Amble: What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us—what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
Join us for a relaxed, creative session where we’ll explore the future we want to build. You don’t need any artistic experience, just your imagination and your ideas. Through simple, low-pressure creative activities, we’ll look ahead to the next year of Difference North East’s work and gather your thoughts on what matters most to our community
Zine Workshop: Make Noise Without Social Media (Ages 12–15)Sunday 30 November 2025 · Time 11.45am - 1.45pm · Hartlepool Art Gallery Join artist Miki Rogers for a creative zine-making session for young people aged 12–15. Explore how small handmade magazines can express big ideas: identity, community, and the issues that matter. No experience needed; all […]
How accessible is your online presence for disabled people? | Lunch & Learn with Difference North East /* Include your existing block here */ How accessible is your online presence for disabled people? A 20-minute practical session to make your digital spaces more inclusive About this session Most people want to be accessible online, but […]
Finding Power in Disability History: Join us this International Day of Disabled People for a powerful and engaging talk that connects the past, present, and future of disability rights.
When: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: Talk 1:00pm – 2:00pm (starts 1:15pm)
Refreshments and relaxed questions: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Billingham Library, Kingsway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LN
Cost: FREE (but booking is essential)
Community Cuppa at Redcar's Footprints Café Thursday 4th December, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Footprints Community Café, Redcar How's life where you are? @ Footprints Café Where do you face barriers in Redcar? From public transport and shop layouts to rushed appointments and confusing information, many systems aren't designed with everyone in mind. If you've ever left […]
As part of Disability History Month, Christopher Hartworth will be delivering a presentation and talk about Mary Greaves, a Disability Activist from Whitley Bay who was involved in lobbying for the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. Members only event. Sign up here and we will contact you with the link. This event will […]
Imagining Accessible Futures - Newcastle City Library. A creative workshop for Difference North East members. What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us, what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
Imagining Accessible Futures: Northern Stage: What could the world look like if everyone’s access needs were met? If our homes, streets, and workplaces truly worked for all of us: what would we be doing, creating, and celebrating together?
About the Event: Our Voice, Our Agenda, December 2025 Join us for Our Voice, Our Agenda (OVOA), Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:30 PM, for an independent forum created by and for d/Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people in the North East. Frustrated by the government’s tokenism? We are building a space where we truly represent ourselves. […]
