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Blog: Fighting for fairness on International Day for Disabled People
Our Chief Executive, Barry Horne, recognises International Day for Disabled People, reflecting on 2021 and looking towards 2022.
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Get Yourself Active launches new Moving Social Work programme website
New website launched to support and train social workers in how to promote physical activity to disabled people.
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RDA National Training Centre Gains Accessibility Mark Status
Riding for the Disabled Associations’ (RDA) National Training Centre has gained its Accessibility Mark accreditation.
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CEO blog: “Don’t switch focus now- the hard work continues”
Barry Horne reminds us that the hard work is far from over in ensuring every disabled person can access sport and activity.
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Blog: “Sport transformed me”
In this Q&A we catch up with six times Paralympics swimmer medallist Fran Williamson on why it has always been more than just sport for her.
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CEO blog: "Enjoy the Games but we can’t rely on a legacy"
Barry Horne writes on the Games and the wider barriers that prevent so many disabled people from accessing or enjoying an active lifestyle
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Blog: Golf has built up my confidence
In this blog, we hear from golfer, Ellie, who tells us why golf means so much to her.
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Blog: “Football gives me freedom”
We hear from Merseyside player Rainbow on what it was like competing at the weekend and why football is so important to him.
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“I hope we can change perceptions & social barriers through football”
Philip Heap, the FA’s National Development Manager, talks to us ahead of the FA Disability Cup.
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Blog: Prioritising disabled people in sport critical post-lockdown
Activity Alliance Director, Kirsty Clarke, blogs on why disabled people must be prioritised in sport and leisure moving forward.
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Michelle Carney, Special Olympics GB CEO, blog: Inclusion in Action
Learning Disability Week 2021: Michelle Carney, Special Olympics GB CEO writes about their new four-year strategy and COVID-19 recovery.
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Blog: “You can’t put a price on seeing people learn new skills"
To mark Coaching Week, Engagement Advisor and football coach Alex tells us about his hopes for returning to coaching post-lockdown.
