Hannah’s story - Ten Principles in action
Hannah is from Wigan and she loves how sailing makes her feel. She tells us how she loves the rocking motion of the boat and feeling the wind through her hair.
This week Activity Alliance, supported by Sport England, is releasing five Ten Principles in action films. Following on from the first film released in June that introduced the Principles.
The five films feature disabled people talking about how activity fits into their life and what it means to them to be active. Each film pinpoints two principles out of the ten to demonstrate how these work in action.
Today, viewers meet sailor Hannah, her story focuses on show me and listen to me.
Hannah told Activity Alliance:
“I like sailing because it’s fast, it’s hard work and it’s a challenge. I especially like the rocking motion of the boat and the wind through my hair.
“If I could achieve anything it would be for you to show this to somebody who has never tried sailing before and show them that it is possible.”
Warren, Hannah’s sailing coach at Bolton Sailability said:
“Hannah enjoys the social side of the social sailing, and wants to race. She’s gone from sailing with a buddy and being a passenger, to sailing with a buddy and steering the boat.”
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Barry Horne, Chief Executive for Activity Alliance said:
“Whilst many providers already offer opportunities for disabled people to take part, the high number of disabled people who are inactive remains a major cause for concern. Disabled people told us that, too often, they are unaware of opportunities available to them or said that what is offered is not appealing or accessible enough.
“These films provide a range of ideas on how we can all make opportunities attractive and inclusive. What’s clear from our experience of applying the principles is that they can be adapted to all audiences but include some considerations which are particularly important to successfully engaging disabled people.”
The Ten Principles in action films are available on Activity Alliance’s YouTube Channel. To watch Shay, TP, Tony, Anthony, Hannah and Tony’s stories visit the playlist here.
For more information about the Ten Principles and Talk to Me report, visit our research page, or contact news@activityalliance.org.uk.
