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DisabilityActionYork

@disactyorks

Charity creating opportunities and providing services for disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choosing

 Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK
disabilityactionyorkshire.org.uk
Joined April 2011
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Up to 90% of disability hate crimes go unreported, with abuse too often endured in silence. Intolerance has no place here. Report incidents to North Yorkshire Police on 101 (or 999) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. #NoPlaceForHate #DisabilityActionYorkshire
Wolf howling in a misty forest. Text: 'Up to 90% of disability hate crimes in England and Wales are estimated to go completely unreported. Spooky Stats.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

ALT Wolf howling in a misty forest. Text: 'Up to 90% of disability hate crimes in England and Wales are estimated to go completely unreported. Spooky Stats.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

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Despite UK skills shortages, only 5.1m of 9.5m working-age disabled people are in work—a near 30% employment gap. Simple adjustments cost little to nothing and unlock vital talent. #DisabilityActionYorkshire #InclusiveRecruitment #WorkplaceInclusion
Foggy graveyard with tombstones. Text: '4.4 million working-age disabled people across the UK are currently locked out of employment. Spooky Stats.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

ALT Foggy graveyard with tombstones. Text: '4.4 million working-age disabled people across the UK are currently locked out of employment. Spooky Stats.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

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Disabled households face over £1,000 in extra living costs each month just to achieve the same standard of living. From vital energy to accessible transport, independence should never carry a penalty fee. #DisabilityPriceTag #DisabilityActionYorkshire
Dark mansion silhouette. Text: '£1,010 extra each month for a disabled household to achieve the exact same standard of living. Spooky Stats: Terrifying Price Tag.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

ALT Dark mansion silhouette. Text: '£1,010 extra each month for a disabled household to achieve the exact same standard of living. Spooky Stats: Terrifying Price Tag.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

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Businesses are turning away £274bn in spending power: 75% of disabled people and families have walked away due to poor accessibility. Removing avoidable barriers isn’t just fair; it boosts our high streets. #DisabilityActionYorkshire #PurplePound #InclusiveBusiness
Cartoon ghosts in a night sky. Text: '75% of disabled people have walked away from a UK business due to poor accessibility. Spooky Stats: Ghost Customers.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

ALT Cartoon ghosts in a night sky. Text: '75% of disabled people have walked away from a UK business due to poor accessibility. Spooky Stats: Ghost Customers.' Disability Action Yorkshire.

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It is National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Everyone has the right to feel safe in their community. Disability hate crime is never acceptable. Report incidents on 101 (999 in an emergency) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. #NationalHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #Harrogate
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic for National Hate Crime Awareness Week, 10th–17th October 2026, featuring wooden letter tiles spelling "NO HATE."

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic for National Hate Crime Awareness Week, 10th–17th October 2026, featuring wooden letter tiles spelling "NO HATE."

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90 years of empowering independent living in Yorkshire! Next year, Disability Action Yorkshire turns 90. To celebrate, we’re launching our #90in90 campaign, seeking 90 champions to raise £90 each. Help us reach £8,000! Sign up: disabilityactionyorkshire.or…
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic with a 90th birthday cake. Text: "90 years. 90 champions. £90 each. Help us celebrate our 90th birthday by raising £90 to support our work."

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic with a 90th birthday cake. Text: "90 years. 90 champions. £90 each. Help us celebrate our 90th birthday by raising £90 to support our work."

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We welcome expanding the Jobs Guarantee scheme for young disabled people. Early access, mentoring & #AccessToWork must build lasting careers, not short-term targets. We look forward to helping Yorkshire employers create inclusive workplaces.
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic reading "Thousands of young disabled people to be offered guaranteed jobs" above two warehouse workers in high-vis vests looking at a tablet.

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic reading "Thousands of young disabled people to be offered guaranteed jobs" above two warehouse workers in high-vis vests looking at a tablet.

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Have a manual wheelchair or equipment gathering dust? ♿️ Help someone regain their independence by donating it to us! 📍 Drop off: Unit i4a, Hornbeam Park Oval, HG2 8RB 🔗 More info: bit.ly/3Y6k7Xz Help us keep our community moving! 💜 #Harrogate #MobilityMatters
A photo of various mobility aids, including a walker and a wheelchair, with text stating "Donations Required: Wheelchairs & Disability Equipment".

ALT A photo of various mobility aids, including a walker and a wheelchair, with text stating "Donations Required: Wheelchairs & Disability Equipment".

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At last week’s HDCC meeting for #NationalInclusionWeek, Disability Action Yorkshire shared how simple, low-cost adjustments create inclusive workplaces. Real inclusion starts by listening. Contact our team to support your organisation! #InclusiveWorkplace
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Next year is Disability Action Yorkshire’s 90th anniversary! We’re launching #90in90: 90 volunteers raising £90 each to secure £8k+ for our training programmes. Want to sign up or share ideas? Comment below! #90thAnniversary #DisabilityActionYorkshire
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic: 'Help us celebrate 90 years! Join our 90 in 90 Campaign!' Features a colorful birthday cake with lit candles on a purple background.

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic: 'Help us celebrate 90 years! Join our 90 in 90 Campaign!' Features a colorful birthday cake with lit candles on a purple background.

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Is your business truly accessible? DAY offers Access Audits & Inclusion Consultancy for a welcoming North Yorkshire: disabilityactionyorkshire.or… #InclusionConsultancy #AccessAudits #DisabilityAwareness #HarrogateBusiness #InclusiveYorkshire #AccessibilityExperts
A close-up shot of a dictionary page highlighting the word "accessible" as a noun. The definition includes the phrase "easy to approach,". The Disability Action Yorkshire logo is placed in a purple bar across the top.

ALT A close-up shot of a dictionary page highlighting the word "accessible" as a noun. The definition includes the phrase "easy to approach,". The Disability Action Yorkshire logo is placed in a purple bar across the top.

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Our Work Based Training helps disabled people build skills for the job market. Get up to 12 months of job coaching, work placements & travel training! 🤝 Start your journey: disabilityactionyorkshire.or… 💜 #DisabilityEmployment
A smiling woman wearing a hairnet in a bakery setting, overlaid with a quote about wanting to work and the Disability Action Yorkshire logo.

ALT A smiling woman wearing a hairnet in a bakery setting, overlaid with a quote about wanting to work and the Disability Action Yorkshire logo.

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For nearly 90 years, we’ve empowered disabled people in North Yorkshire to live the lifestyle they choose. 🛠️ Through "solution finding", training, and equipment, we help you and your carers overcome barriers to independence. 🤝 Learn more: disabilityactionyorkshire.or… 💜
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic. A purple-overlay photo of a group celebrating a ribbon-cutting event. Text: 'Whatever Your Journey We Are Here for You!'

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic. A purple-overlay photo of a group celebrating a ribbon-cutting event. Text: 'Whatever Your Journey We Are Here for You!'

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Playwright Philip King bequeathed royalties of 'See How They Run' to Disability Action Yorkshire. 🎭 Huge thanks to North Riverside Players (USA) for featuring us during their run! Have you ever seen or performed in a Philip King play? Let us know below!
Graphic titled 'From Illinois to Yorkshire', featuring a stage photo of theater actors waving and the Disability Action Yorkshire logo.

ALT Graphic titled 'From Illinois to Yorkshire', featuring a stage photo of theater actors waving and the Disability Action Yorkshire logo.

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See our Partnership & Inclusion Lead, Poppy Woodcock, at Harrogate Chamber's EDI meeting! Mon 14 Sept, 5.30-8pm, Majestic Hotel. She joins an expert panel sharing practical advice on workplace adjustments. Book: harrogatechamber.co.uk/event… #EDI
Graphic for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace. Sept 14, 5:30pm at The Majestic. Logos: Disability Action Yorkshire & HDCC. Details: harrogatechamber.co.uk/events

ALT Graphic for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace. Sept 14, 5:30pm at The Majestic. Logos: Disability Action Yorkshire & HDCC. Details: harrogatechamber.co.uk/events

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Our CEO Jackie Snape joined BBC Look North as Aspire ends its Leeds day centre contract, threatening vital care for 700+ adults with learning disabilities. Social care is underfunded; government must match true costs. (Links in comments) #SocialCare #Leeds
A television presenter and Disability Action Yorkshire Chief Executive, Jackie Snape sit on a curved red couch in the BBC Look North studio during an interview, with a city skyline in the background.

ALT A television presenter and Disability Action Yorkshire Chief Executive, Jackie Snape sit on a curved red couch in the BBC Look North studio during an interview, with a city skyline in the background.

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Nearly 90% of UK guide dog owners have been illegally refused entry. Guide dogs are vital for independence. We urge Harrogate businesses to train staff on disability equality. #InclusionMatters
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic showing a guide dog on a pier with text: 90% of guide dog owners in the UK have been refused entry to businesses or services.

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic showing a guide dog on a pier with text: 90% of guide dog owners in the UK have been refused entry to businesses or services.

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Padel is booming in the UK, but are venues locking out disabled players? Equal access isn't just a legal obligation; it's about dignity and inclusion. Read more from Andrew Simister in The Padel Paper: thepadelpaper.com/are-uk-pad… #Padel #InclusiveSport #DisabilityActionYorkshire
Are UK padel clubs really accessible to everyone? - The Padel Paper

Are UK padel clubs really accessible to everyone? - The Padel Paper

Disability padel campaigners Andrew Simister says many of Britain’s clubs are still not upholding their responsibilities on inclusion.

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Delighted to stand with Tom Gordon MP as time restrictions on disabled bus passes are scrapped across England! "Disabilities don't start at 9 o'clock, so neither should bus passes." A win for independence! How will this help your routine? Let us know below!
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Next year is Disability Action Yorkshire’s 90th anniversary! We’re launching #90in90: 90 volunteers raising £90 each to secure £8k+ for our training programmes. Want to sign up or share ideas? Comment below! #90thAnniversary #DisabilityActionYorkshire
Disability Action Yorkshire graphic: 'Help us celebrate 90 years! Join our 90 in 90 Campaign!' Features a colorful birthday cake with lit candles on a purple background.

ALT Disability Action Yorkshire graphic: 'Help us celebrate 90 years! Join our 90 in 90 Campaign!' Features a colorful birthday cake with lit candles on a purple background.

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