Tags: Disability
Let’s deliver an inclusive return to play!
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:03
As more opportunities to be active resume, new guidance will help providers to enable welcoming, and more accessible environments. Activity Alliance has published Reopening Activity: An inclusive response, in consultation with partners across sport, leisure and disability equality. The national charity...
We Are Undefeatable new TV advert
Posted: Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:38
The #WeAreUndefeatable campaign is back on radio and TV with new stories! Aimed to inspire and support people living with health conditions, they've created some new tools to further help people get active in a way that works for them. Find out more: https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/
Inclusion guidance to help tackle rising inequalities as sport and leisure return
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:00
As more opportunities to be active resume, new guidance released by Activity Alliance will help providers to enable welcoming, and more accessible environments. They have published Reopening Activity: An inclusive response, in consultation with partners across sport, leisure and disability equality....
New report shows more to do to reduce disabled people’s inactivity
Posted: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:10
Four in five disabled people want to be more active but demand is not being met. Only two in five feel they are given the opportunity to be as active as they would like to be. Worryingly, this level of inequality is resulting in a more negative experience, including social isolation for many disabled...
A bumper year for YES WE CAN
Posted: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:35
2019 has been a wonderful year for the YES WE CAN inclusive sport initiative. The project, which is mainly centred around the Leighton Linslade area has seen increased numbers at all its clubs and the whole team has had lots of fun along the way. They are planning an awards night in early 2020 to celebrate...
BLMK Disability Physical Activity Summit 2019
Posted: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:32
Thank you to those who attended our first Disability Sport & Physical Activity Summit for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. It was fantastic to see such a variety of organisations from across the two counties attend and contribute with such enthusiasm to the cause.
Beds, Luton and MK Disability and Sport Summit
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:29
Is your organisation passionate about developing inclusive opportunities for disabled people?
The Beds, Luton and Milton Keynes Disability Physical Activity and Sport Summit 2019 on 18th September is a fantastic opportunity to share best practice and meet other organisations.
Along with Team Beds&Luton...
Who says? The new campaign calling time on negative perceptions
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:49
A new exciting campaign from Activity Alliance is calling time on negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport and asks – who says?
For far too long disabled people have faced misconceptions and presumptions on what is and isn't possible, including in sport. Leading national charity,...
British Blind Sport Activity Finder Registration
Posted: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:44
British Blind Sport research report "Overcoming Barriers to Participation" highlighted that one of the 6 key barriers that visually impaired (VI) people face is "Awareness". They reported finding it difficult to know where to find opportunities local to them.
Riverside Tennis Club launches Summer #Nobarriers Disability Tennis Programme
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:47
Riverside Tennis Club has launched it's Disability Tennis Summer Programme this week. Their #NoBarriers sessions are running from 22nd April - 21st July 2019. (excluding half term)
All the session information and pricing is below. Please also click on the leaflets attached for all the contact information....
Yes We Can Disability Sports Programme in Central Bedfordshire
Posted: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:34
Some great opportunities to get involved in inclusive sport in the Leighton Buzzard area of Central Bedfordshire.
Please see the attached for all the details of what might be taking place neer you!