04/11/2024

This event will showcase the, innovative ‘Tired of Spinning Plates’ research –  https://tinyurl.com/spinning-plates  into the lives of family carers of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. As researcher Professor Katherine Runswick-Cole, University of Sheffield, will explain, the project initially planned a survey but carers said they were fed up of surveys and suggested an […]

Wednesday 4th December  5.00pm - 7.00pm Accessible Arts and Media Activity Room, Clifton Explore, Rawcliffe Drive, York YO30 6NS Free. Please book ahead by emailing hannah.hardcastle@aamedia.org.uk,  call or text on 07762 428818 as spaces are limited Come and join Accessible Arts and Media to learn how to use sign supported communication for people with learning […]

Wednesday 4th December    6.30pm - 7.30pm. De Grey /017, York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX Campus Map | York St John University Free but please book with Eventbrite - https://tinyurl.com/msx3befc Or phone 01904 876318 The First World War was a devastating event, which killed and maimed hundreds of physically able young […]

Thursday 5th December     6.00pm – 7.30pm Marriott Room, York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, Museum St, York YO1 7DS Free but booking required at : https://tinyurl.com/3skfkduf Or by emailing arts@exploreyork.org.uk    Places are limited Join us for an inspiring event with Pyramid Arts, a Leeds-based arts organisation that invests in people with learning disabilities through […]

  Thursday 5 December   6.30pm - 7.30pm Online via Zoom Free - book via https://tinyurl.com/5akaeks4 The world came together this summer to enjoy the Paris Paralympics, the biggest sporting event on the planet, demonstrating their speed, strength and endurance. As well as athletic prowess, the games showcased cutting-edge innovation in specialised assistive technology, such as […]

  Friday, 6th December  10.00am – 12.30pm Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET Free. Please book in advance by calling Annabel on 07706 691473 or email her on annabel.martin@yorkadvocacy.org.uk Refreshments provided Self advocacy means speaking up for yourself, making your own choices, and letting others know what you need. Do you have […]

  Friday 6th December 12.00pm - 1.00pm Online via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/5n8uvswj Free but please book by emailing cycaccessteam@york.gov.uk or join the meeting direct on Teams on the day by this link - https://tinyurl.com/5n8uvswj.  For any queries, please cycaccessteam@york.gov.uk Find out more about Access to Work, a grant that funds practical support (reasonable adjustments) in […]