Claim the Normal Created by Difference North East and photographed by Kev Howard, the project Claiming the Normal celebrates every day disabled lives, challenging stereotypes and reclaiming space for authentic representation. The exhibition showcases striking portraits of disabled people doing ordinary things—working, shopping, enjoying hobbies, and simply living their lives. @differencenortheast The media often gets […]
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. […]
