Events calendar
Find information sessions, support groups, training, campaigns and social events for disabled people across the UK.
Demonstration events. Every event on this page is a fictional example used to show how an accessible events calendar could work. None of these are real events.
Showing 39 of 39 demonstration events.
Online drop-in: understanding PIP applications
A live online session explaining how Personal Independence Payment applications work, with time for questions.
10 July 2024, 11:00 to 12:30. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Wheelchair basketball taster session
A beginner-friendly wheelchair basketball taster at a step-free sports hall.
20 July 2024, 14:00 to 16:00. in-person, England, North West England. Type: sport and activity.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Monthly carers support group
A peer support group for unpaid carers of disabled family members.
25 July 2024, 10:00 to 11:30. hybrid, Wales, South East Wales. Type: support group.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Disability awareness training for employers
A half-day training course on making workplaces more accessible.
5 August 2024, 09:30 to 13:00. in-person, Scotland, Edinburgh and Lothians. Type: training.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Assistance dogs welcome.
Disabled artists showcase evening
An evening exhibition celebrating work by disabled artists across Northern Ireland.
12 August 2024, 18:00 to 21:00. in-person, Northern Ireland, Belfast. Type: arts and culture.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
National day of action for accessible transport
A UK-wide campaign day calling for step-free access at every rail station.
18 August 2024, 12:00 to 14:00. hybrid, UK-wide, Multiple locations. Type: campaign or protest.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Assistance dogs welcome.
Disabled and proud social meetup
A casual social evening for disabled people to meet, chat and make friends.
22 August 2024, 18:30 to 20:30. in-person, England, South West England. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Assistance dogs welcome.
Public consultation on social care changes
A consultation event gathering views on proposed changes to local social care services.
3 September 2024, 13:00 to 15:30. hybrid, Scotland, Greater Glasgow. Type: consultation.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Inclusive design conference
A one-day conference on inclusive and accessible design practice.
12 September 2024, 09:00 to 17:00. in-person, England, Yorkshire and the Humber. Type: conference.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Neurodivergent adults peer support (online)
A fortnightly online peer support group for neurodivergent adults.
18 September 2024, 19:00 to 20:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: support group.
Confirmed: Speech-to-text captioning.
Accessible family fun day
A free family fun day with accessible activities for disabled children and their families.
28 September 2024, 11:00 to 15:00. in-person, Wales, South East Wales. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Mental health first aid training
An accredited training day covering how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
5 October 2024, 09:30 to 16:30. in-person, Northern Ireland, Belfast. Type: training.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
International Wheelchair Day webinar: choosing the right wheelchair
An online webinar marking International Wheelchair Day (1 March), covering how to choose and fund a wheelchair in the UK.
1 March 2025, 13:00 to 14:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
World Down Syndrome Day celebration social
A relaxed celebration social marking World Down Syndrome Day (21 March) for people with Down syndrome, families and friends.
21 March 2025, 12:00 to 15:00. in-person, Wales, South West Wales. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Autism Acceptance Week panel discussion (online)
A panel of autistic adults discussing workplace adjustments, held during Autism Acceptance Week.
31 March 2025, 18:00 to 19:15. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Deaf Awareness Week: introduction to BSL taster session
A beginner BSL taster session held during Deaf Awareness Week, suitable for complete beginners.
6 May 2025, 17:30 to 19:00. in-person, England, West Midlands. Type: training.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
ME Awareness Week: living with energy-limiting conditions
An online webinar during ME Awareness Week about pacing and energy management for people with ME/CFS and similar conditions.
12 May 2025, 11:00 to 12:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: Speech-to-text captioning.
Learning Disability Week community fair
A community fair during Learning Disability Week with stalls from local support services and accessible activities.
18 June 2025, 10:00 to 14:00. in-person, Northern Ireland, Derry / Londonderry. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Carers Week: know your rights as an unpaid carer
An online information session during Carers Week explaining carers assessments and financial support.
11 June 2025, 10:00 to 11:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Accessible viewing area at Brighton community pride event
A step-free, quieter viewing area set up alongside a local community pride event, with BSL interpretation of the main stage.
2 August 2025, 12:00 to 18:00. in-person, England, South East England. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, BSL interpretation, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Purple Tuesday: making retail more accessible
An online session for small business owners about accessible customer service, marking Purple Tuesday.
4 November 2025, 10:00 to 11:30. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: training.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
UK Disability History Month exhibition launch
The launch evening of an exhibition exploring the history of disabled people's activism in the UK.
20 November 2025, 18:00 to 20:30. in-person, England, Greater London. Type: arts and culture.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Changing Places campaign information stall
A campaign and information stall calling for more Changing Places toilets in Cardiff city centre.
14 November 2025, 11:00 to 15:00. in-person, Wales, South East Wales. Type: campaign or protest.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Assistance dogs welcome.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: UK panel
An online panel discussion marking the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December).
3 December 2025, 14:00 to 16:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: conference.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Purple Light Up evening walk
A short, accessible evening walk in Glasgow marking Purple Light Up, when landmarks are lit purple for disability awareness.
3 December 2025, 17:00 to 18:00. in-person, Scotland, Greater Glasgow. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Assistance dogs welcome.
Relaxed performance: winter panto
A relaxed performance of a community theatre pantomime, with reduced sound and lighting changes and space to move around.
13 December 2025, 14:00 to 16:00. in-person, England, North West England. Type: arts and culture.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Online drop-in: benefits changes for the new year
An online drop-in explaining any upcoming changes to disability benefits at the start of the year.
14 January 2026, 11:00 to 12:30. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
National Epilepsy Week: seizure first aid training
A practical training session on recognising and responding to seizures, held during National Epilepsy Week.
19 May 2026, 10:00 to 12:00. in-person, Wales, South East Wales. Type: training.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Hidden disabilities: understanding the Sunflower scheme
An online briefing for staff and volunteers about recognising and supporting people wearing a Sunflower lanyard.
10 February 2026, 13:00 to 14:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: training.
Confirmed: Speech-to-text captioning.
Deafblind Awareness Week community fair
A community fair marking Deafblind Awareness Week, with information on communication methods and local support.
24 June 2026, 11:00 to 14:00. in-person, Northern Ireland, Belfast. Type: information session.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
World Sight Day: technology for independent living
A conference on assistive technology for blind and partially sighted people, held on World Sight Day.
8 October 2026, 09:30 to 16:00. hybrid, England, Yorkshire and the Humber. Type: conference.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
World Mental Health Day: supporting disabled people's mental health
An online webinar for World Mental Health Day about the link between disability, chronic illness and mental health.
10 October 2026, 12:00 to 13:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
UK Disability History Month online launch talk
An online talk launching UK Disability History Month, looking back at disabled people's rights campaigns.
18 November 2026, 18:30 to 19:30. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: information session.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Purple Tuesday accessible shopping evening
An accessible shopping evening in a Glasgow shopping centre, with reduced music and lighting, marking Purple Tuesday.
3 November 2026, 17:00 to 19:00. in-person, Scotland, Greater Glasgow. Type: social.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: careers fair (online)
An online careers fair for disabled jobseekers, held to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
3 December 2026, 10:00 to 15:00. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: conference.
Confirmed: BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning.
Accessible sports showcase
A showcase morning trying boccia, wheelchair curling and seated volleyball at a step-free leisure centre.
16 January 2027, 10:00 to 13:00. in-person, Wales, South East Wales. Type: sport and activity.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
LGBTQ+ disabled peer support (online)
A monthly online peer support group for LGBTQ+ disabled adults to share experiences in a confidential space.
21 January 2027, 19:00 to 20:15. online, UK-wide, Online. Type: support group.
Confirmed: Speech-to-text captioning.
Rural accessible transport consultation
A consultation event gathering views from disabled people in the Highlands on rural and community transport.
11 February 2027, 13:00 to 15:30. hybrid, Scotland, Highlands and Islands. Type: consultation.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.
Hearing loss technology fair
A fair showcasing hearing aids, assistive listening devices and captioning technology for people with hearing loss.
5 March 2027, 10:00 to 14:00. in-person, Wales, North Wales. Type: information session.
Confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Hearing loop, BSL interpretation, Speech-to-text captioning, Quiet space available, Assistance dogs welcome.