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? 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.
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...
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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.
