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.
Freedom Comes in Many Forms – A Poem
Read Lee Goddard’s poem about the freedom and independence that aids can give Disabled people.
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? Amanda’s Story
We share Amanda’s story of geocaching, swimming and learning to pace during 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...
Brett’s story
In this blog, Brett Smith, Director of Research, Professor of Disability and Physical Activity at Durham University, discusses how the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines for sport and physical activity could prove a gamechanger for sports accessibility.
