National Charity for Disabled Photographers in UK

Official Charity Partners to The Photography and Video Show

Our Aim

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND WANT TO ENJOY PHOTOGRAPHY WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

To promote photography for people with disabilities, as individuals or as members of a disability group and for care workers and those with an interest in helping the disabled.

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Support Services

FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, FREE ADVICE, HELP WITH MODIFICATIONS, FREE EQUIPMENT LOAN.

We act as a source of information on all aspects of photography for people with disabilities and we offer a number of support services to help disabled photographers.

Please Donate

DO YOU HAVE ANY UNWANTED PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT, PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS or PHOTOGRAPHY SOFTWARE?

Would you please consider donating them to the Disabled Photographers’ Society.

Please Contact:

president@the-dps.co.uk

Run by a team of dedicated volunteers

Low Membership Fee

what do we offer?

Read on . . .

Quarterly Competitions

The Spring 2026 Competition had a Theme of ‘Numbers’. The slideshow above shows 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highly Commended in the 2 categories, League 1 and League 2. To view the other competition entries, click the button below.

The next competition has an ‘Open’ Theme and the closing date is the 1st July 2026.

Competition Gallery

How To Enter

Distinctions

The DPS offers three levels of Distinctions which set recognised standards of photographic achievement. They are akin to the Royal Photographic Society in the way they work. Our panel sits twice a year in May and November. Each panel sitting is usually followed by a workshop for those who are interested in entering work for a distinction at a future date. Attendance at either or both is free.

Distinctions

Portfolio Group

The Electronic Portfolio Group (EPG), gives members the opportunity and encouragement to submit digital images, and comment on each other’s for the purpose of both enjoyment and improving our photos in a safe and supportive environment.

It’s FREE!! – There is no extra charge to belong to the EPG as it is covered by your DPS membership.

Portfolio Group

Adaptations

Here you will see equipment that we have used to enable disabled photographers to continue to enjoy photography. This is by no means a complete list and if you come across anything that we might be able to use then please let us know. We have a dedicated Equipment Co-ordinator who will discuss your needs with you and decided on the best equipment to use.

Adaptations