disabled person news

A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities. Part of UK Active’s inclusivity-focused Everyone Can programme, the ... More

Physical activity providers should reach out to supporters of disabled people through effective marketing to boost their participation, according to a new study. Supporting Me ... More

Sport England is setting its sights on increased participation among the disabled and individuals from poorer backgrounds after its This Girl Can campaign helped spark ... More

Sport Northern Ireland is looking to build a lasting legacy from its relationship with the Italian cycling race Giro d'Italia. Last week, Northern Ireland organised ... More

Disabled people are more likely to respond to activities which connect to their everyday values, according to a new report by the English Federation of ... More

A new pilot programme designed to encourage more disabled Londoners to participate in sport and physical activity has been officially launched at Mile End Leisure ... More

The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is set to hold its first annual awards dinner on 10 December to recognise the achievements of IFI Mark accredited ... More

Access to gyms for wheelchair users is still unsatisfactory according to recent research from the disabled children charity, Whizz-Kidz. Only two out of eight national ... More

Celebrity trainer Kevin Barclay-Webb is expanding his Fitness Lounge concept overseas following its UK debut. Launched in London in April this year, the Fitness Lounge ... More

Leisure Connection has launched a disability inclusion policy as part of its commitment to customers and team members with disabilities. The sport and leisure management ... More

Chris Easton, assistant director of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), has warned health club and leisure centre managers that making their sites inclusive for disabled ... More

Hilton UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Michael McGrath as disability champion to assist the group in understanding the needs of disabled guests ... More