21/05/2026
🎉It is finally here... with a month to go today officially, we wanted to get the full schedule out to you with plenty of time!
👥 From community conversations and panel discussions to creative experiences to films and workshops and more, there should be something for everyone.
⏰The event will be running from 10.30am - 4pm on 20th June 2026 at City Hall on College Green.
👋 We hope to see you there! If you have any questions ahead of the day, please get in touch.
❤️ From Bristol Disabled People Organisation Network.
Alt text for each of the 8 posters in below.
Poster 1: This is a cream poster with placard on it held up by a hand with purple sleeves. It lays out the information: “Disability Pride Bristol 2026, 10.30am - 4pm, 20th June 2026 at City Hall. Nothing About Us Without Access is the theme. A day of workshops, stalls, conversations, creative activities, films and much much more. A day for Disabled adults, young people and allies to come together. It also says this event is hosted by Bristol Disabled People Organisation Network with 6 logos on it at the bottom. It says you can find out more by emailing [email protected] or calling 0117 914 0528”. You can also sign up for updates here: https://forms.office.com/e/VRCZ4ZC2KP
Poster 2: Cream poster with purple ribbons with the title: "What is happening at Disability Pride Bristol 2026?". The image shows a floor plan of Level 1, City Hall with purple arrows point to the different rooms. There is also a statement on there saying "Bristol City Council are currently making lots of accessibility changes to City Hall which is how we are able to run this celebration. Thank you to the team at City Hall, we massively appreciate it. If you have any feedback on the day about the updates, the BCC team will be happy to have a chat".
Poster 3: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title "Main Hall Schedule, led by BDEF (Bristol Disability Equality Forum), email address is [email protected] or call 0117 914 0528. It shows
10.45 - 11am is refreshments.
11-11.15am is a welcome from our host Penny Germon.
11.15 - 11.30am is 'Setting the Scene: Disabled people in Bristol 2026".
11.30am – 12.15pm is the ‘Big Bristol Disability Conversation’ – lets talk about Disabled People’s Experiences in 2026.
12.15 – 1.15pm is the ‘Lets talk access in Bristol’ panel and Q&A.
1.15 – 2pm is for break and snacks.
2 – 2.45 is stand up comedy by ‘Where’s WA11Y?’
2.25 – 3.30pm is open mic and performances. If you want to boo a slot, contact BDEF at the above contact details.
3.30 – 4pm is the final thoughts.
Poster 4: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title “Arts and Film Room Schedule’ led by Accessibility and Environment Film Festival and their email is [email protected].
Below is a schedule which is:
11.30 – 11:45. About us by Tomomi Yokoo -12min: A video poem by Deaf filmmaker that pursues physical expression using the body cultivated through sign language.
11:45 - 12.15pm. In The Sea by Clara Isabelle Linhart and Rodrigo Garcia - 18min: A para-athlete swims for 8km in Rio de Janeiro and shares his connection with the sea.
12.15 - 12.45. Break
12.45 - 1pm. Picturing Wonderland by Maud Rowell and Alfie Elms - 9min: An experimental snapshot of the experience of living with degenerative blindness.
1 - 1.15pm. Autistic Joy by Aaron Shrimpton, Maddy Crease - 4min: A micro short poetry film exploring the side of autism that often goes unspoken and under-explored: the joyful. Travelling Light by Alexis Karl - 7min: A short dance film celebrating performers & movement as a profound form of communication with nature.
1.15 - 2pm. Break and snacks
2 - 3.30pm. Unmasking Nature: A foraging for the senses workshop by Alan James Burns that asks, “what does it mean to be neurodivergent in nature?”
Awash with texture and tiny details, ‘Unmasking Nature’ is shaped by sensory cues. You are invited to engage with themes such as biodiversity and more-than-human communication (including with plants, animals and inanimate elements) through an inclusive, neurodivergent lens. During the event we will celebrate people’s connection to nature through stimming. Our society, which often demands conformity, causes many disabled people to mask their true selves. Being in nature offers radical relief: acceptance without judgment and unconditional belonging. Just as biodiversity flourishes when given space to grow, many neurodivergent people thrive in freedom. ‘Unmasking Nature’ draws parallels between the two, highlighting how patterns in nature reflect neurodivergent ways of moving through the world. This workshop is a permission slip to step away from societal systems that cage us. Join us, slow down, and touch grass. This workshop is made possible through funding from the European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA).
Poster 5: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title “Lets Get Creative Room” led by Pocklington Trust / West of England Sight Loss Council, email at [email protected]. This room will be running all day with no specific schedule.
Activities are:
Community Artwork Piece / Mural: “A huge paper roll or fabric wall where people add: drawings, textures, words, symbols, tactile materials, stickers, braille labels”.
Sculpture Table - personal or group sculpture: "A continually evolving sculpture made from: foam, cardboard, clay, fabric, wire, textured objects."
Calm Clay / Playdough Table: People can play and model as they like – no pressure to contribute to group projects.
Free Writing Space: "A writing corner, with low pressure and a non-group activity. People can journal, write poetry, short stories or letters."
Poster 6: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title “Children and Young People Room” led by WECIL, email is [email protected] or call on 0117 947 9911.
Activities are:
Sensory Activities / Guided Use of Sensory Equipment: Running all day led by WECIL Youth Workers (can be adapted to who is in the room).
Workshop led by Listening Partnership (2pm): Introduction to the Listening Partnership and Animation workshop + film: LP is WECIL’s participation group that gives Disabled young people a voice on important topics that matter to them.
Poster 7: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title “Workshops” led by Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, email is [email protected] or call on 0117 939 8653. This room will only be open in the afternoon (post 2pm).
The workshops are:
2 - 2.30pm. British Sign Language Taster Session: want to get an idea of what learning BSL looks like? This will be the workshop for you.
2.40 - 3pm. Accessible Chair Therapeutic Yoga Taster Lesson by Heart within Yoga.
3.10 - 3.30pm. Supporting Deaf People with Wellbeing Information Session by SignHealth.
Poster 8: Cream poster with the same purple ribbon on it with the title “Information and Access at City Hall”.
The information is:
It is free to attend.
Please do not attend if feeling unwell to protect everyone who will be attending.
City Hall is centrally located and can be easily reached on foot or by bike if you are nearby. It is at the bottom of Park Street, bordering College Green.
Several bus routes pass near City Hall, including routes 1, 41, 45, 71, and 9. Also, most buses go through Broad Quay in Bristol City Centre with a 2-10 minute travel time to travel on to City Hall.
There are limited Blue Badge parking spaces on the College Street side of City Hall. There are more Blue Badge parking spaces in the College Street Car Park where there also are non-Blue Badge parking spaces.
There are three parking areas for Dott e-scooters around College Green.
There will be BSL intepreters in the main hall and there will be floating BSL interpreters throughout the event. There will also be live captioning where there is a screen and subtitles on any videos used.
There will be personal assistants on hand to support.
It finishes by saying “any questions, please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!”.
