Stories
These are stories from individuals and organisations about getting active and what it means to them.
Javier’s story
In this story, Javier considers why it is vital to understand what physical activity means to Disabled individuals and groups.
Roberto’s story
In this moving piece Roberto writes about the misconceptions and barriers he faces when getting active as a Disabled person.
Louise’s story
In this blog Louise Hunt, a former Paralympic Tennis player, takes us through her memories of games in the past, and what elite sport has given her throughout her life.
Fazilet’s story
In this story Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy at Disability Rights UK and touches on her own relationship with sport and physical activity.
Martin’s story
In this story, Martin Ede, Development and Implementation Manager at Equal Lives in Norfolk, discusses how his life has been turned around because he has found a sport he loves.
Roy’s story
In this blog Roy Kimberley, a Fit 4 Life coordinator based at the Disability Resource Centre, Birmingham, shares with us his thoughts on the enduring legacy of the 2012 Paralympic games.
Anna Morell’s story
Anna Morell, Media and Communications Manager at Disability Rights UK and touches on what needs to happen for the games to be a launchpad for a more accessible future for all Disabled people.
Liddie’s story
Get Yourself Active’s Programme Manager, Liddie Bone, answers the question “What is co-production?”
Kamran’s story
Kamran Mallick joined Disability Rights UK as its Chief Executive in July 2017. He is the former Chief Executive of Acti...
Kelly’s story
In this blog, Kelly from Living Options Devon discusses how the pandemic has changed for them in their efforts to empower Disabled and Deaf people to live the life they choose
Liz’s story
This story looks at how the pandemic changed the work of Wheels for Wellbeing, and what comes next for the award-winning charity.
Kay’s story
In this story, we talk to Kay about barriers to cycling in their local parks and green spaces they have encountered.
