July 2025

Milton Keynes Celebrates Inclusion with Disability Awareness Day on Monday 14 July 2025

Disability agencies from across Milton Keynes are proud to host Disability Awareness Day 2025, a free, inclusive celebration bringing together creativity, movement, community, and support for and by people with disabilities.

Taking place at MK Rose and MK Gallery on Monday 14 July from 12 Noon – 4pm, this vibrant event is filled with interactive activities, workshops, performances, and more – designed to highlight the talents, voices, and rights of the disabilities’ community. “This is not just an event,” said a spokesperson for Camphill Milton Keynes, “it’s a celebration of people, connection, and creativity. Everyone is welcome.” 

Location: MK Gallery 10:30am to 4:00pm & MK Rose 12pm – 4pm
Entry: FREE – no ticket required!

Keep reading to see the full timetable of activities at the MK Gallery and MK Rose.

The event runs from 12pm until 4pm with everyone invited to bring their packed lunch to the MK Rose in Campbell Park to enjoy lunch together with live music.  From 1pm until 4pm there will be workshops and ‘have a go’ sessions at the MK Rose finishing with a silent disco. 

The interactive exhibition at MK Gallery will run from 10.30am and there’s no need to pre-book.

Highlights of the day include:

  • Hands-on workshops (1–4pm): origami dove making, badge making, Mölkky (a Finnish throwing game), and shared reading sessions.
  • Profound & Multiple Exhibition and Sensory Zones (10:30am–4pm) at MK Gallery, led by MK Gallery and Collar & Cuffs.
  • Live Picnic & Music (12–1pm): Bring your own picnic and enjoy the community atmosphere at MK Rose.
  • Led Walks (11:30am–1:30pm) between MK Gallery, Middleton Hall and MK Rose with the Parks Trust.
  • High-energy sessions: Boxercise (1pm), Dance Workshop (1:40pm), Mascots and Giveaways (2:50pm), and a community-favourite Silent Disco (3:30pm), all at MK Rose.

Over 10 local organisations, including Camphill MK, MacIntyre, MK SNAP, MK Dons SET, SIA, Books Beyond Words, and IF:MK, have collaborated to bring this exciting day to life. Whether you’re joining to participate, support, or discover local disability services, there’s something for everyone.

Let’s come together to champion inclusion, share joy, and make Milton Keynes a more connected, compassionate place for all.