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 a Paralympic indoor sport similar to bowls. s 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 your child is unable to grasp and propel a ball a ramp can be used.

For more information about where you can play see Boccia England >.

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 your child wants to use a computer for playing games, they may need some adaptations to be able to use one independently. Many children find that touch screen tablets work well as they are small, light, sensitive and easy to manage. A ‘light touch’ mouse may also be worth trying.

See also: Tab 13 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 >

British Disabled Angling Association > –  for information on accessible fishing.

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.

The WFA say: ‘"in theory children can join powerchair football clubs at any age. From our perspective players could begin to take part in simple unopposed activity from 4 – 5 years old as long as appropriate safeguards and health and safety measures were in place."

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

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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 your child 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.

To find out about getting your child involved, contact one of the following:

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

Lawn Tennis Association > – for information on accessible tennis.