Stories
These are stories from individuals and organisations about getting active and what it means to them.
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? Lizzi’s Story
We hear 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
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.
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...
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...
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!
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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.
