Changing the world.

I was at Westminster this afternoon, the day of the Brexit vote and the place was buzzing but in the Strangers Dining Room something special was happening. I was invited to attend the first joint All-Party Parliamentary Group event for Sport and Disability, in partnership with the British Paralympic Association, to improve the numbers of disabled people taking part in sport and physical activity and seeking to address the barriers that currently exist. Paralympians and  Parliamentarians discussed the importance of physical activity for disabled people and the barriers that they face when attempting to access these opportunities.

Sport England’s Active Lives survey shows that between 34% and 51% (depending on number of impairments) of disabled people are inactive (less than 30 mins/week) compared to 25% of the general population. The British Paralympic Association know that disabled people are inspired by watching ParalympicsGB athletes compete and yet it can be almost impossible  to find out how and where to take part in sport and physical activity. 

If you know anyone who wants to participate in Parasport then direct them to the their website for information on sports and clubs.