Accessible services
We rely very heavily on the help of people with disabilities to ensure that we are getting things right and always welcome advice and comments. Our Disability Advisory Group which meets four times a year is made of representatives from a number of disabled groups.
We also have a volunteer Disabled Ambassador who visits groups for the disabled to encourage them to become involved and to enjoy the North York Moors National Park. If you know a group who would like to visit the North York Moors National Park, please contact us.
We have a series of leaflets explaining our services. They are all available on this website and the text is available as standard and large print.
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- Our Service to You
- What we do
- Access for All
- The Best Value Summary can be downloaded from the publications section.
- Advice notes
- Planning in the North York Moors National Park
- The Moors Messenger - a newsletter for residents of the North York Moors National Park.
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You can also find agendas and minutes of the North York Moors National Park Authority's meetings on the website and we will be pleased to send them to you in large text - please contact us.
Agendas for Authority Meetings
Our National Park Centres and the public areas of our offices in Helmsley are, of course, accessible to wheelchair users. The Moors Centre at Danby has a stair lift to the upper floor but this will be replaced by a hoist as soon as possible. Dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities are all clearly marked.
Getting involved
We are keen to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the work of the North York Moors National Park Authority. If you would like to have a go at volunteering on conservation projects, contact our Volunteers Officer or ask your local group organiser to do so. Tel: 07980 737581.
You can speak at all Committee Meetings and Parish Forums. For more information, see our leaflet: Our Service to You. Portable hearing loops are available for use at all meetings. Our front of house staff are trained to understand everyone's needs through 'Welcome All'.
For the last four years the North York Moors National Park Authority has made a concerted effort to 'remove barriers' to the enjoyment and understanding of the unique qualities of the North York Moors. This has led to several initiatives which benefit disabled people among others. If you have any suggestions which would help us to improve our service, please let us know.
