Sport Organisations must know everything they need to support disabled people in getting active
People can be active through a range of activities provided by the sport and physical activity sector. It is possible to increase physical activity levels for disabled people if the sport sector works inclusively with their communities.
As a result, they can provide inclusive and accessible activities that cater to the needs of a diverse range of people with disabilities.
They also play a crucial role in showcasing the positive benefits of physical activity, be it for mental or physical health, disabled people, and the wider community. We know that when these benefits are better understood, everyone can come together to build a more accessible environment for disabled people to get active.
Physical inactivity is twice as common among disabled people as among those without disabilities. This means that disabled people are missing out on all the wide-ranging benefits that sports and physical activity provide.
There is a possibility that disabled people may feel excluded from sports.
A lack of trained staff, inaccessible sporting venues, and negative attitudes prevent disabled people from participating in sports. Inaccessible sports venues are often the result of a lack of local facilities or a lack of consideration for disabled people when designing the building.
