Whizz-Kidz offer a range of Activity Days > each year. They range from wheelchair rugby to rock climbing;  adventure days to creative arts.  They run both face-to-face and online activities for wheelchair users aged 8-25 years.

Phab > is a charity working in England and Wales. Its clubs > bring disabled and non-disabled people together to socialise and have fun.  It also runs adventure activities >.

Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is an indoor Paralympic target ball sport. It tests both muscle control and accuracy.  From a seated position players propel balls to land close to a white marker ball – the jack. If you are unable to grasp and propel a ball a ramp can be used.

Paddle-Ability Providers > offer courses and services for disabled paddlers. Go to their website and enter your postcode to find your nearest club. If it is too far away, you could contact then to see if they can suggest anything more local for you.

The CEA Card (Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card) > works nationally. It entitles anyone age 8 years and over to one free ticket for whoever is going with them. To apply, you need to be receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It currently costs £6.50 a year.

If you are finding it difficult to play, you may need some adaptations, for example a ‘light touch’ mouse.

See also: Tab 7 Assistive Technology on the Equipment page >

Wheels for All > – the largest provider of inclusive cycling in the country. Their  goal is to ensure every local authority area in England has an inclusive cycling offer. You can find out if there is a Centre near you.

Para Dance UK > – a charity and the national governing body for Para Dance Sport in the UK. They offer fully inclusive online dance sessions >

Some schools offer this for anyone aged 14 to 24. You have to take part in a range of activities and challenges over 3 progressive award levels. It can be a lot of fun and give you the chance to enjoy new opportunities. It can also be good to have on your CV (Curriculum Vitae). This  summarises your education, skills and relevant work and other experiences. You will need this when you are thinking about future education or work. 

See: Duke of Edinburgh > and talk to your school if you are interested. This additional needs section > of the D of E website maybe be useful to share with school.

Venues and music festivals vary in their accessibility. As well as checking any website, it is wise to ring and ask specific questions about the access you need.

Many festivals have accessible viewing platforms and offer a free ticket for a PA. Some of the bigger ones even have a Mobiloo. This is a Changing Places Facility on wheels. It provides a large accessible bathroom with a hoist, adult-size changing bed and shower.

Camping festival facilities can vary hugely.  If you decide camping is not going to be possible, you can stay at nearby hotels or only purchase a day ticket.

It is probably fair to say you will need to do a good bit of research and planning to get the most out of the experience but don’t let this stop you. Whatever you do, make sure you prepare for the mud and the rain!

British Disabled Angling Association >  has information on accessible fishing.

Aerobility > – a charity offering disabled people the opportunity to fly a plane – as long as you are certified medically as fit to fly.

Freedom in the Air > – organises regular flying days for young people.

Disability Football England > – information about footballing opportunities for disabled people.

Grassroots Disability Football > – information about footballing opportunities for disabled people.

Level Playing Field > – offers support, information and advice on a range of topics around access for disabled spectators.

Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) > – the governing body for Powerchair Football in England provides information on Powerchair Football and how to get involved.

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) > – has over 450 groups across the UK.

Access Adventures > – adaptive programmes, giving access to sport and outdoor adventures. They host camps, offering the opportunity to try waterskiing, wakeboarding,  biking and skiing.

Avon Tyrrell > – has a fully accessible centre in the New Forest National Park. They offer inclusive weekends with your family, as well as other opportunities.

Bendrigg Trust > – a range of day activities, inclusive  weekends for families and other opportunities at their activity centre in Cumbria.

Inclusive courses at:

• Calvert Lakes >
• Calvert Devon >

The Disabled Photographers’ Society > is run by and for disabled photographers. They have a broad knowledge of various ways to make photography accessible.

Sailability > – the Royal Yatching Association’s national programme, enabling disabled people to try sailing and take part regularly. Sailing is open to anyone, no matter what age or disability. The network of approved Sailability sites have boats and facilities to cater for everyone.

Disability Snowsport UK > – is a charity providing information on how you can get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

Ski2Freedom > – help people to find:

• the most suitable adaptive or assisted ski lesson
• guide or sit-ski equipment
• the ideal ski resort
• the most appropriate place to stay.

Active8 > is a disabled youth charity in Cornwall. It aims to empower and motivate young people, aged 14-30 years old, who have a physical disability. They run a range of day trips and residential weekends throughout the year, from arts and crafts to sports and activities, spa weekends to zoo visits.

Phab clubs > bring disabled and non-disabled people together to socialise and have fun.  

To find out about getting involved in disability sport, contact one of the following organisations:

Access Sport > – trains, equips and supports community sports clubs, organisations and volunteers to provide inclusive programmes.

Activity Alliance > – provide inclusion training for sports coaches, information on finding the right sport, clubs and examples of good practice.

Disability Sport Northern Ireland > – runs a range of events, participation programmes, training courses and services.

Disability Sport Wales > – have details of disability sport coaches throughout Wales and a community database where you can search for your nearest club by sport and disability.

Everybodymoves.org.uk > connects disabled people with opportunities to get active.

Scottish Disability Sport > – promote the development of sport in Scotland for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. It also has links to disability sailing in Scotland.

WheelPower > – organise fun, introductory and competitive events for disabled children and adults. They list sports and where you can find your nearest centre to play them. They also run a number of events, including youth sport camps.

Disability Shooting Great Britain  (DSGB)> – opportunity for disabled people to practise target shooting at Stoke Mandeville.  Hub Clubs > are shooting clubs affiliated to DSGB who promote shooting for disabled people  in their local communities.

British Shooting > manages the paralympic shooting programme

Tennis Foundation > – has information on accessible tennis.

British Disabled Waterski and Wakeboard Association > – offer ‘trying out’ activities with family and friends for all ages.