USEFUL LINKS
craven disability forum
Contact: Shanna Carrell
T: 01609 532992
E: shanna.carrell@northyorks.gov.uk
hambleton & richmondshire disability forum
Contact: Shanna Carrell
T: 01609 532992
E: shanna.carrell@northyorks.gov.uk
harrogate disability forum
Contact: Shanna Carrell
T: 01609 532992
E: shanna.carrell@northyorks.gov.uk
RIPPSi
(Ripon physical and sensory impairment group)
Contact: Lynette Barnes
E: lynette.barnes@sky.com
selby district disability forum (SDDF)
Contact: Emily Haverstock
E: sddf.uk@gmail.com
YORKSHIRE coast & ryedale disability forum (ycrdf)
Contact: Bridget Hardy
E: bridget.hardy@ycrdf.org.uk
Euan's Guide
Info: displays recommended accommodation and attractions plus the results of their annual surveys of disabled peoples experiences.
Website: https://www.euansguide.com
discover yorkshire coast
Info: lists accommodation, events, attractions etc on the Yorkshire Coast - all with disabilities filter.
Website: https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com
visit Britain
Info: lists accommodation, events, attractions etc throughout Britain - all with disabilities filter.
Website: https://www.visitbritain.org
reasonable access
Info: a website that empowers and enables disabled people to challenge discrimination, by use of the Equality Act. It lists County Court judgements which are helpful when discrimination is discussed.
Website: https://www.reasonableaccess.org.uk
rnib
Info: provides information and advice for those with visual impairments or blindness.
Website: www.rnib.org.uk
yorkshire coast sight support
Info: the Scarborough based Yorkshire Coast Sight Support provides assistance to people with sight impairments.
Website: http://ycss.org.uk
action on hearing loss
Info: provides information and support for those with hearing impairments.
Website: http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
scarborough dementia action alliance
Info: the Scarborough based group for Dementia Action.
Website: https://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_alliances/10687_scarborough_dementia_action_alliance
changing places
Info: provides information about the location of toilets that are equipped with hoists, wash & dry toilets and changing tables. Some have showers as well.
Website: http://www.changing-places.org
toilocator
Info: find a public toilet quickly. Also available as a downloadable app.
Website: https://www.toilocator.com
equality and human rights commission
Info: advice, information and guidance on equality issues.
Website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com
national register of access consultants
Info: the national register of access consultants who can provide expert advice to businesses and organisations, considering a new development or building.
Website: http://www.nrac.org.uk
visit scotland accessible tourism training
Info: free online disability awareness training for managers and staff in small businesses. Despite being on the Visit Scotland website it is available to anyone, anywhere.
Website: http://accessible-training.visitscotland.org
Scarboccia all inclusive sports
Info: Boccia, kurling, archery and bowling are some of the inclusive disability Paralympic sports that Scarboccia offer, which anyone can play, regardless of age or disability.
Website: http://scarboccia.co.uk/
Rvs sightloss/hearing loss group
Info: Social gatherings, outings, sport, walk-ins and support throughout Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and the surrounding areas.
Website: https://ziomoby450.wixsite.com/access360-1
guide dogs
Info: Providing life-changing services to the 360,000 people registered blind or partially sighted and the two million people in the UK living with sight loss. They provide a range of services with and beyond the dog to help thousands of people with different needs lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives.
Website: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
advocacy alliance
Info: Advocacy Alliance is a voluntary organisation, established in 1990 to provide free, independent and confidential advocacy to empower individuals and enable them to have their voice heard.
Website: https://www.advocacyallianceyorkshire.org.uk/