Photos as 32nd Disability Awareness Day held in Warrington in 2023

Disability Awareness Day is the biggest disability event in the world, which began here in Warrington and returned in 3032 for its 32nd staging.

All those years ago at the inaugural event, the aim was to create a day that would raise awareness of people with disabilities and to create a hub providing help and support to those that need it.

Tomas Marriot, aged eight, tries out scuba

Years on, the event and charity Warrington Disability Partnership are still thriving, and helping hundreds of people all over the world.

Disability Awareness Day took place today, Sunday, at Walton Hall and Gardens, with more than 100 exhibits and in excess of 100 charities present, as well as health and social care education providers.

There was a sports zone where attendees could try different sports such as scuba diving, wheelchair tennis, football, rugby and martial arts.

Kay Worral and Debbie Gorvett at the Warrington Disability Partnership stall

The main arena had guide dog display teams, a samba band performance, a marching band and dance performances.

For music lovers, the performing arts marquee saw the UK’s leading disabled artists performing sets, along with a choir and much more.

Here are some of our favourite photos from this year’s event snapped by photographer Mike Boden.

Disability Awareness Day founder Dave Thompson

Creating Adventures Ignite dance group

Creating Adventures Ignite dance group

Disability Awareness Day returned for 2023

PC Harry Crossley, aged eight

Fun was had by attendees of all ages

An audience in the main marquee