Business Details
25 Years
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Emergency
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Supporting Disabled People in Yorkshire
Established in 2001, Disability Action Yorkshire has dedicated over two decades to empowering disabled individuals and fostering independence. Our organisation specialises in tailored employment support, personal assistance services, and innovative assistive technology solutions. We provide comprehensive care and support through residential facilities like St Roberts Grove, designed to enhance quality of life. Our business training division delivers disability awareness programmes to organisations of all sizes, promoting inclusive practices across industries. With a team of experienced professionals, including certified trainers and care specialists, we combine sector expertise with lived experience to address accessibility challenges.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through partnerships with local authorities and accreditation bodies. We maintain transparency through annual reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring accountability to donors, service users, and the wider community. Our services are underpinned by a philosophy of dignity, respect, and individual choice, enabling clients to achieve their personal aspirations.
Services
Employment Support
PA Service
Assistive Technology
Care & Support
Disability Training
Access Audits
Taxi Driver Training
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience supporting disabled people in Yorkshire
- Our team includes certified disability awareness trainers and care specialists
- We offer comprehensive support from employment training to residential care
- Our services are developed in partnership with disabled people and their families
- We combine professional expertise with lived experience of disability
What people say
Compassionate support
Effective training programs
Dedicated staff
Life-changing assistance
Inclusive approach
Services
Employment Support
Our Employment Support service provides tailored training programs to help disabled individuals develop work skills and achieve employment goals. We offer job coaching, work-based training, and supported internships with local employers. Our experienced team works closely with each participant to create personalised development plans that address specific needs and aspirations.
PA Service
The PA Service offers flexible personal assistance to support independent living in your own home. Our trained assistants provide help with personal care, medication management, and daily activities, with support available from 15 minutes daily up to 24/7 care. This service empowers individuals to maintain their preferred lifestyle while receiving necessary support.
Assistive Technology
Our Assistive Technology service specialises in finding innovative technology solutions that enhance independence for disabled people. We provide smart home systems, telecare devices, and adaptive equipment that enable greater control over living environments. Our experts work with clients to identify and implement technology solutions that address specific accessibility challenges in home, work, and community settings.
Care & Support
The Care & Support service offers supported living accommodation at St Roberts Grove in Harrogate. This purpose-built development provides 36 accessible apartments with 24-hour on-site support staff. Our person-centred approach focuses on developing independent living skills while maintaining dignity and choice, with specialist facilities including communal gardens and safety systems.
Disability Training
Our Disability Awareness Training service delivers specialist programmes for businesses and organisations. We offer standard and bespoke training packages covering disability law, accessibility requirements, and inclusive practices. The courses, including taxi driver-specific training approved by North Yorkshire Council, help organisations create more accessible environments and better serve disabled customers and employees.
People
Jackie Snape
Chief Executive
With over 20 years' experience in health and social care, Jackie has led Disability Action Yorkshire since 2007. Her nursing background and management expertise drive our strategic direction and service quality.
Denise Baynton
Training Manager
Denise brings extensive training experience to lead our employment support services. She specialises in developing vocational programmes that help disabled people achieve their career aspirations through practical skills development.
Karen Minteh
Care and Support Manager
Karen has managed our care services since 2013, overseeing the development of St Roberts Grove. Her expertise ensures high-quality residential support that prioritises independence and dignity for all residents.
Neil Revely
Chair of Trustees
Neil provides strategic leadership as Chair, drawing on his director-level experience in local authority adult services. He guides our organisational development and ensures we maintain strong governance standards.
Alison Craggs
Trustee and Treasurer
Alison oversees our financial management with expertise from both charity and commercial sectors. Her financial stewardship ensures sustainable funding for our vital services supporting disabled people across Yorkshire.
Questions
What services do you offer for disabled individuals?
We provide employment support, personal assistance, assistive technology solutions, and residential care services tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer training for businesses?
Yes, we deliver disability awareness training and access audits to help businesses improve accessibility and inclusivity.
Where are your services available?
Our services operate primarily across North Yorkshire, with our main office in Harrogate.
How can I access your support services?
Contact our Harrogate office to discuss your needs and arrange an assessment with our specialist team.
