Stories
These are stories from individuals and organisations about getting active and what it means to them.
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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Lizzi’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! Today we’re hearing from Lizzie, who speaks about her Paralympic success and how sport helped to give a focus after she acquired her visual impairment.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Efia’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! Today we’re sharing Efia’s story of team sports and how her view of fitness has widened and varied through meeting of Disabled people who are physically active.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Amanda’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! Today we’re sharing Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during activity.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Rachel’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! First up is Rachel, speaking about her fell running experience, mental health and being active.
Our Interview with Paralympian Sophie Christiansen!
We spoke to four-time Paralympian, eight-time gold medallist, Sophie Christiansen, about the 50th anniversary of our Dis...
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Katy’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! Today we’re sharing Katy’s story of adventure sports, finding community in activity and the power of DPOs.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Lee’s Story
As part of National Fitness Day, we have launched a blog series with members of Get Yourself Active’s Sounding Board. The Sounding Board are a group of Disabled people who meet every two months with the GYA team to discuss present barriers that Disabled people are facing in the sport and physical activity sector.
The aim of the group is to gain further insight into some of the issues Disabled people are facing at a local level, which can often be overlooked by sports sector organisations that operate at a national scale. This includes barriers surrounding access to physical activity, such as benefits and transport.
We wanted to spotlight Disabled people’s experiences of activity and sport – very often, fitness can mean something different to us than it might to non-disabled people. We’re excited to share their stories and experiences in this series! Today we’re sharing Lee’s story of fitness, ADHD and learning confidence and discipline from activity.
Moving Social Work: Ensuring Physical Activity for Disabled People as a Human Right
Isaac Samuels speaks about the importance of Disabled people's lived experience when shifting social care practices arou...
How Did The GYA Team Get Involved In The Disability Movement?
How the Get Yourself Active Team Got Involved In The Disability Movement...
Meet The Newest Member of the GYA Team: Amarjit!
We’re excited to be welcoming the newest member of our GYA team, Amarjit Randhawa. She’ll be taking on the programme management of Moving Social Work, after nearly a decade working as a social worker in local authorities. We’re looking forward to having her expertise on board whilst we taking Moving Social Work into its second phase!
Wild Swimming
In this short video from Love Your Weekend, Anna Morell explains her love of cold water and how she gets active in the way that she wants by wild swimming.
Vision of Adventure
In this story, charity Vision of Adventure explains how the amazing organisation was created to continue a successful project that had outgrown its original host charity.
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Sustrans Cymru
Ensuring Disabled people are at the heart of decision making
In this story, Stephen Cunnah from Sustrans Cymru explains how the organisation has worked with Disabled people on a Disabled Citizens’ Inquiry into active travel.
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Moving Social Work collective
Activity and the cost of living crisis
In this story, Javier from Moving Social Work considers the impact that the cost of living crisis has had and will have on Disabled people’s chances to stay active.
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Sport England
Sport England
This story explains how Sport England continue to work with Get Yourself Active to support local communities to provide accessible physical activity with and for Disabled people.
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Timebanking UK
Timebanking Story
In this story, John from Timebanking UK discusses their blind golf project and its benefits for all who participate.
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Misgav
Misgav story
In this story, Misgav explain how they provide culturally appropriate activity for Disabled women from minoritised communities in Hackney.
