Sensory Walks From Sense & Ordnance Survey
Sense Active has partnered with Ordnance Survey to make an array of tested and approved Sensory Walks available via the Ordnance Survey (OS) Maps App. Sensory Walks enable people with complex disabilities to explore the outdoors [...]
The Leeds Moving Together Film Now With British Sign Language
The BSL version of the Leeds Moving Together Film is now available with thanks to the Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People and William Merritt Centre. Watch and share the BSL version of the [...]
Carers Leeds Offers Two New Creative Wellbeing Courses
The two new courses from Carers Leeds to promote and support carers wellbeing add to their existing programme of online social events and support group sessions, see all Carers Leeds events. Follow the links below [...]
Leeds For All – International Day of Disabled People 2020 Event Summary Report
From 1-4 December 2020, the William Merritt Centre and Forum Central held Leeds For All to celebrate International Day of Disabled People. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a face-to-face event was replaced with a week of [...]
Concessionary Travel to Covid Vaccination Appointments
The rules around concessionary travel have been relaxed from 8th February. Older and disabled people with concessionary bus passes can travel free before 9.30am on weekdays if going to or from Covid vaccination appointments. Bus [...]
New Resources & Support for the Diabetes Community from Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK has a range of new resources and support available for those affected by diabetes. New symptoms of diabetes video A brand new video helps to raise awareness of the symptoms of type 1 [...]
AccessAbility 2021
The AccessAbility Exhibition at Elland Road has been cancelled due to the current restrictions and instead will be a series of smaller free pop up events at William Merritt Centre in Leeds from September to [...]
Thank You For Taking Part in #LeedsForAll!
A HUGE thank you to all who contributed to and participated in Leeds For All, our four day celebration for International Day of Disabled People, which wrapped up on Friday. From boxing to singing, and [...]
New Online Exhibition By Disabled Artists
A fantastic new exhibition of work by 13 disabled artists based in Leeds, Possible All Along, has gone live as part of #LeedsForAll, the celebration of International Day of Disabled People. It is a space [...]
Supported Living and Accomodation For Deaf Adults With Additional Needs
Homelife is a Deaf-led organisation based in Leeds that provides supported living support and accommodation for Deaf adults with additional needs. The organisation offers: 24 hour wellbeing support Tailor-made packages of care and support Aids [...]
Do you have multiple health conditions? Share your experience with Healthwatch Leeds
Healthwatch Leeds is looking for people with multiple health conditions who want to share their experiences to improve health and care services. How does it feel for me? Project The project team are looking for [...]
Covid Confidence from Euan’s Guide
Euan's Guide has introduced a new website feature that lets venues and reviewers add information on a place's Covid precautions. As venues slowly start to open again throughout the UK, Euan’s Guide wants to make sure that disabled [...]
Scope Cameo on BBC Two’s Alex Brooker: Disability & Me
Disability equality charity Scope made an appearance on Alex Brooker's BBC Two documentary last week. Comedian and TV presenter Alex examines his disability to acknowledge for the first time how much it impacts on who [...]
AccessAbilty Product and Service Online Demonstrations
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is hosting a series of online product and service demonstrations, including Q&A sessions with their exhibitors and the William Merritt Centre Team, via their Facebook page. These are in [...]
Tackling Coronavirus Episode 2: Supporting people with sensory loss
Tackling Coronavirus Episode 2: Supporting people with sensory loss during COVID-19 By Sean Tunnicliffe, Communications Officer, Forum Central This the latest in a series of blog posts where I talk to key workers from local [...]