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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Navigating Redcar's Challenges: A Cuppa & A Chat Thursday 9th October, 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 […]
Struggling with things others seem to manage easily? Join our online accessibility discussion. You’re not alone. Many people face daily barriers—whether it’s healthcare systems that don’t understand, public transport that’s tricky to navigate, or simply feeling exhausted by explaining your needs. Join Difference North East for a relaxed online accessibility discussion at a rescheduled time […]
We left the government’s disability group. They did not listen to us.
Now, we are making our own group run by disabled people.
✅ By us: Only d/Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people
✅ For us: We set the rules
✅ Power to us: The government must come to our table
Join us! Help build this new group.
📅 When: June 26, 2025 • 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Zoom (link below)
⏳ Hurry! Founding member spots close June 20.
Sign up now!
BSL & captions provided. Email hello@differencenortheast.org.uk for access needs.
From PIP assessments to high street shops, life is not designed with everyone in mind, many Darlington services aren’t either and are frustrating to use. If you’ve ever left a venue because there was nowhere to sit, or felt exhausted by systems that don’t accommodate you, join this chat, which will be looking for solutions […]
For Amble folk who find some days harder than they need to be! Maybe you’ve noticed: the bus timetable doesn’t quite work for hospital days. There’s never a bench when you need one. Or some shops are trickier to get around than others. These small things add up. That’s why we’re hosting a friendly, informal […]
What are your everyday struggles in Hartlepool? Living in Hartlepool with a health condition or mobility difficulty can make everyday tasks needlessly frustrating. Have you struggled with buses that don’t wait long enough, GP surgeries that aren’t understanding, or shops without seating? You’re not alone. Difference North East is hosting a small, informal discussion on […]
This is a consultation as part of our campaign for accessible housing.
