Me, being active - Zack's story
Zack lives in Telford, and plays rugby for the Shropshire Stags. He says since joining the team his kicking, running and hand-eye coordination have improved. More importantly, he has made lots of new friends and feels valued both on and off the pitch.
Activity Alliance recognised Sunday 3 December 2017 as International Day for Disabled People with the release of a new collection of Me, Being Active films. Two years since the first collection, viewers meet seven disabled people and learn more about the benefits they gain from being active. The national charity hopes the new films provide disabled people with useful information to lead an active lifestyle.
Zack told Activity Alliance:
I like exercise, because you're part of a team, and you're running around, getting fit.
Sometimes I get injuries, and sometimes when I want to kick the ball and I miss it, but I'm fine with that.
I just like to have fun and play. If we win or lose, it's all good.
We work together as a big team. We are a family.
The Me, Being Active films are supported by Disability Rights UK and funded by Sport England. They follow the successful Being Active Guide released in 2014, which talks directly to disabled people. It gives those, who are inactive, access to relevant information, so they can have control over where, what and how they start being active. The new collection of films add to the Guide's success, allowing viewers to hear other disabled people's advice.
Activity Alliance worked again with production company Fuzzy Duck to capture the stories of seven disabled people with a range of impairments and long-term health conditions, who all lead active lives. In their own words, each individual shares their personal story about how they first became active and the way it makes them feel.
The new collection of Me, Being Active films are available on Activity Alliance YouTube channel. To watch Anoushé, Evie, Richard, Sam, Shona, Tesfai and Zack's stories, visit the Me, Being Active playlist here.
The Being Active guide is available to download in accessible PDF and Easy Read format. For more information on being active, contact Activity Alliance by email info@activityalliance.org.uk or call 01509 227750.
Find out how you can get involved in rugby with Project Rugby, a new initiative from Premiership Rugby and England Rugby. Visit Project Rugby website. For information about activities and support for people with a learning disability, visit Mencap website and Special Olympics Great Britain website.
Activity Alliance is the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport. This film, first published in 2017, was updated in line with our new brand in March 2019.
