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Too Late To Be Fair: The Simple Question of All-Day Bus Access

A bus in front of the angel of the north. Discover five big ideas from Sustrans and Transport for All to make transport more inclusive for disabled people. See how Difference North East is shaping transport planning in the Tees Valley and beyond.

5 Big Ideas to Make Transport Accessible for Disabled People

North East consultation DWP 26 June! Photograph of a Department for Work & Pensions sign on the side of a building in London. The sign is mounted on pale stone and reads ‘Department for Work & Pensions’ with the royal crest above, image is colourised purple

Not a Drill: Government Launches North East Consultation: But Only After We Created Our Own

Pathways To Work Ignores Disabled Voices: Abstract image of disabled people in the workplace, overlaid text repeating "pathways?" over and over.

“Pathways To Work” Ignores Disabled Voices: Here’s What’s Really At Stake

why we left the government's disability network and need a disability-led advocacy network. A collage of photos showing disabled people in Difference North east meetings, discussions, and protests. One protester holds a sign reading “THESE CUTS WILL KILL.”

Disabled voices shut out: why we left the government’s disability network

A group of protesters gathers in an urban area holding signs against government benefit cuts. Visible signs read “THESE CUTS WILL KILL,” “PIP = 0% FRAUD / KEIR = 100% FRAUD,” and “CUTS KILL.” A banner in the background says “BENEFIT CUTS HURT US.” Most people are wearing face masks, and the image is filtered with a strong purple tint.

PIP Cuts Risk North East Lives: Voices, Data, and How to Resist

A stylised image on a deep purple background shows a floating porcelain teapot pouring milk onto a slice of dark teal cake suspended mid-air. The cake is falling toward a teacup, splashing milk dramatically upwards. In the bottom right corner is a black banner with green and white text: “Do you want to fight for disability rights? Join! Difference NE

Making Everyday Life Easier: Share Your Experiences at Our Local Events

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

Abstract digital artwork of urban housing, with a mix of high-rise flats and terraced houses in bold purple, blue, and yellow tones. Represents members talking disability housing and accessibility challenges in the built environment.

Members Make the Difference: Talking Disability & Housing

Silhouettes of disabled people, one using crutches and another in a wheelchair flexing their arms, against a bold background. This striking image represents efforts to break disability stereotypes through authentic representation.

Claiming the Normal, Break Disability Stereotypes! Join Our Photography Project

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

A Blue Plaque dedication that has been recoloured pink and the words reimagined by Difference North East

Disability History Month! What is it, when is it, and what can you do?

A person is being photographed from behind, they have long blonde hair and they are using a colourful climbing wall.

Clip and Climb UK – Now have captioned briefings thanks to work by Difference

A graphic illustration of 3 people talking around a table. There is a lightbulb above their heads.

Hartlepool Council, Why Won’t You Listen?

A set of keys with a small house keyring

#AccessDenied to Housing. Read the Letter to Government!

Too Late To Be Fair: The Simple Question of All-Day Bus Access

A bus in front of the angel of the north. Discover five big ideas from Sustrans and Transport for All to make transport more inclusive for disabled people. See how Difference North East is shaping transport planning in the Tees Valley and beyond.

5 Big Ideas to Make Transport Accessible for Disabled People

North East consultation DWP 26 June! Photograph of a Department for Work & Pensions sign on the side of a building in London. The sign is mounted on pale stone and reads ‘Department for Work & Pensions’ with the royal crest above, image is colourised purple

Not a Drill: Government Launches North East Consultation: But Only After We Created Our Own

Pathways To Work Ignores Disabled Voices: Abstract image of disabled people in the workplace, overlaid text repeating "pathways?" over and over.

“Pathways To Work” Ignores Disabled Voices: Here’s What’s Really At Stake

why we left the government's disability network and need a disability-led advocacy network. A collage of photos showing disabled people in Difference North east meetings, discussions, and protests. One protester holds a sign reading “THESE CUTS WILL KILL.”

Disabled voices shut out: why we left the government’s disability network

A group of protesters gathers in an urban area holding signs against government benefit cuts. Visible signs read “THESE CUTS WILL KILL,” “PIP = 0% FRAUD / KEIR = 100% FRAUD,” and “CUTS KILL.” A banner in the background says “BENEFIT CUTS HURT US.” Most people are wearing face masks, and the image is filtered with a strong purple tint.

PIP Cuts Risk North East Lives: Voices, Data, and How to Resist

A Blue Plaque dedication that has been recoloured pink and the words reimagined by Difference North East

Disability History Month! What is it, when is it, and what can you do?

A person is being photographed from behind, they have long blonde hair and they are using a colourful climbing wall.

Clip and Climb UK – Now have captioned briefings thanks to work by Difference

A graphic illustration of 3 people talking around a table. There is a lightbulb above their heads.

Hartlepool Council, Why Won’t You Listen?

Difference north east staff and trustees are siting around a table pointing to a laptop

Disabled Peoples Manifesto

an image of two people wearing coats, scarves and hats. They are shivering. There are two utility bills that are stamped as overdue

Disability Poverty and Social Justice

A man is sitting at a desk in a library. He is wearing dark glasses and has headphones on. He is reading braille

Digital Accessibility