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06/10/2026

A team of Activity Alliance staff and volunteers were out early in Manchester on Sunday supporting the wheelchair athletes competing in the Manchester Half . It was a fantastic event with a really great atmosphere thanks to lots of people out supporting those taking part. A massive congratulations to Nathan McGuire, Sean Frame and Anton Shepherd who came 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the wheelchair race.

It's part of the remit of our events team to support high quality events, that involve disabled people, advising on welfare, entry information, venues, workforce, accessibility and classification systems. In April this year they also supported both the London and Manchester marathons.

05/10/2026

Our Annual Disability and Activity Survey Impairment Report for 2025-26, released today, highlights how experiences, barriers and support needs can differ depending on a person’s impairment, health condition and circumstances. It draws on responses from 1,007 disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.

It explores seven impairment groups, with 74% of respondents reporting more than one impairment.

Annabel Storer‑Carter, Research and Insight Manager, Activity Alliance said:

“This research shows that disabled people’s experiences of being active can vary significantly depending on their impairment and individual circumstances. While some barriers are shared, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. We need to listen to disabled people, understand the barriers they face and provide opportunities that are accessible, affordable and flexible, so everyone has a genuine chance to be active.”

To find out more and read the report visit the Activity Alliance website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/how-we-help/research/10845-annual-disability-and-activity-survey-impairment-report-oct-2026

02/10/2026

This week ParalympicsGB launched Equal Play in PE with Natwest Thrive – a new programme for the 2026-27 academic year to support teachers to deliver inclusive PE. The programme forms part of ParalympicsGB’s wider Equal Play campaign, which is calling for equal access to PE and school sport for disabled children.

Activity Alliance supported the development of the programme and Helen Derby, Activity Alliance Strategic Lead – Programmes, attended the launch in London in September:

“We are delighted to be involved in Equal Play in PE. Every child should have the chance to experience enjoyable and rewarding sport and physical activity, but that’s not always the case for disabled children. No child should have to sit on the side lines and watch while their peers enjoy PE and school sport.

“Equal Play in PE provides teachers and school staff with the tools they need to make PE a positive experience for all children. Giving every child the chance to benefit from school sport, have a good time, build confidence, stay healthy, and most importantly feel that they belong.”

Read the full story in the news section on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10850-every-week-every-year-every-child-should-be-included-in-pe

01/10/2026

Our latest Disability Sports News article is out now!

Here we round up some of the latest news from the disability charities and sports organisations that we are proud to work closely with. Read about building confidence through movement, swimming festivals, inclusive cycling events and new partnerships.

This month we have updates from LimbPower, Cerebral Palsy Sport, Disability Rights UK, British Blind Sport, Sport For Confidence, Access Sport, Sense and IMAS

Read it now in the news section on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10847-disability-sports-news-september-2026

30/09/2026

It's a day to celebrate the incredible work the Include to Improve programme has done over the last two years. Led by Activity Alliance and Sport For Confidence, funded by Sport England, the aim was to create more opportunities for disabled people to take part, volunteer and work in sports and activities.

We've brought together our Lived Experience Network, Strategic Partner Network and other key colleagues to share some highlights of the programme. Together, we will reflect on what has been achieved so far and explore how this can support longer-term change.

29/09/2026

Learn how IAP can support you to adapt activities for deaf people. You'll find out more about the motivations and barriers for deaf people and how to create inclusive environments. The session will be led by IAP tutor and UK Deaf Sport's Participation Manager, Shannon Howarth.

This 30-minute online event is a great opportunity to discover practical ways to make activity more inclusive for disabled people. The webinars are ideal for learners who have completed Inclusive Activity Programme (IAP) training, building on the skills you have developed throughout your course, but anyone is welcome to attend.

https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10732-iap-learner-webinar-series-new-events-released

28/09/2026

How can we work together to create more inclusive opportunities for women and girls in sport?

Our Strategic Partnerships Advisor Ali joined the Women in Sport panel at the Help for Heroes Community Sport and Inclusion Conference to discuss just that.

She was there alongside representatives from , and to take part in a session showcasing 'Inclusion in Action'.

26/09/2026

It's strictly season, and while a bunch of celebs will be battling it out for the glitterball trophy over the next few months, Step Change Studios are bringing ballroom to life for blind and partially sighted people.

"We run the UKs only dedicated blind ballroom programme," says Dr Rashmi Becker MBE, Founder of Step Change Studios. "In the past three years, competition participation has increased from 10 to over 30 dancers – no doubt helped by celebrity Chris McCausland’s Strictly win."

When blind and partially sighted dancers competed in their first ballroom competition this year, Step Change Studios realised audio description for blind audiences was not a straightforward task so they teamed up with VocalEyes to investigate how to turn ambition into reality.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10836-bringing-ballroom-to-life-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-people

25/09/2026

No one should have to choose between being physically active and maintaining their financial security. That is the message at the heart of new research exploring the Activity Trap, the fear that being seen as physically active could affect a disabled person’s eligibility for disability benefits.

Join us for a free online event on Thursday 22 October at 1.30pm, where Disability Rights UK and Durham University will present findings from their new co-produced research, Dismantling the Activity Trap: A call for action.

The Activity Trap was first highlighted in landmark research published by Activity Alliance in 2018, commissioned by Dwarf Sports Association UK. The issue remains a significant barrier to disabled people being active.

For the new research, Disability Rights UK and Durham University worked with disabled people to explore how the Activity Trap affects people today. More than 200 disabled people completed a questionnaire, while a further 30 took part in in-depth interviews.

Find more information and the link to sign up for free tickets on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10820-join-our-webinar-dismantling-the-activity-trap-a-call-for-action

24/09/2026

Sometimes, it’s the smallest changes that make the biggest difference.

Inclusion has always been at the heart of Wheels for All. But through our Include to Improve programme, the charity discovered that having an inclusive culture doesn’t always mean people can see or experience it from the start.

From making volunteer information more accessible to clearly explaining the support and adjustments available, Wheels for All has made practical changes to help create a more inclusive volunteering experience.

The work doesn’t stop there. Wheels for All will use our Lived Experience Network to gather feedback from disabled people, while learning through the Strategic Partner Network is helping them enhance inclusion and accessibility more widely across the organisation.

Their journey shows that inclusion is never a finished process. It’s about continuing to learn, adapt and improve to become a truly inclusive organisation.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10832-enhancing-inclusive-practice-wheels-for-all

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