Stories
These are stories from individuals and organisations about getting active and what it means to them.
Pole-dancing and being non-judgemental with yourself: Georgia’s Story!
Learn more about Georgia’s experiences pole-dancing, how it helped their joint strength and learning to be non-judgemental with your body.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Gavin’s Story
Hear Gavin’s story of wheelchair-based rugby and the world of Disabled sport.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Katy’s Story
Hear Katy’s story of adventure sports, finding community in activity and the power of DPOs.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Lee’s Story
Read Lee’s story of fitness, ADHD and learning confidence and discipline from activity.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Efia’s Story
Read 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
We share Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during activity.
What is Fitness to Disabled People? Rachel’s Story
Listen to Rachel speak about her fell running experience, mental health and being active.
How Did The GYA Team Get Involved In The Disability Movement?
How the Get Yourself Active Team Got Involved In The Disability Movement...
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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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Rethink Mental Illness
The Rethink Mental Illness story
This blog from the team at Rethink Mental Illness explores the relationship between severe mental illness and getting active.
School story
In this story, Elliot Watson, Programme Officer at Get Yourself Active, talks about his experiences as a young Disabled person of the lack of inclusion in school sports.
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.
