IDDP 2026: Connecting Our BDEF Community

Join us for IDDP 2026: BDEF Community & Connection, a event bringing Disabled people and allies together to connect, share food, enjoy performances and spend time with our community.

International Day of Disabled People is an opportunity to recognise our experiences, our communities and the contribution Disabled people make across Bristol. At BDEF, we also want it to be a chance to simply come together, enjoy ourselves and strengthen the connections between us.

As part of the event, we’ll look back at what BDEF and our community have been doing over the past year, share some of our plans for the future and give our members the opportunity to have their say in what comes next.

There will also be plenty of time to relax and socialise. We’ll sit down together for a community meal, giving people the chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet someone new and build connections with other Disabled people.

We’ll round things off with performances showcasing Disabled creativity and talent, bringing some joy, energy and entertainment to the day.

Whether you’ve been involved with BDEF for years, have recently joined our community or are coming along for the first time, you’ll be very welcome.

Come and be part of an afternoon of community, connection, good food, creativity and Disabled joy.

Who is it for?

This is open for any BDEF members or wider community members. Only BDEF members will be able to vote on any decisions in the session however we welcome everyone who wants to be involved. If you want to become a BDEF member (its free!) then you can sign up here.

Accessibility

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• There is a public pay and display car park at the back of Triodos Bank Foundation Room (College Street Car Park).

• There is step free access.

• There are regular bus routes that stop outside City Hall (which is next door) and is a 20 minute walk from Temple Meads station.

• If you have any specific access need (BSL interpretation, easy read translation, PA), please let us know in advance.

Contact

If you have any questions, please let us know at info@bristoldef.org.uk or 0117 914 0528.