Being active and fit is good for everyone’s health and wellbeing.
Whatever level of physical ability, getactiveabc has a range of inclusive programmes to ensure people of all ages and abilities can engage in and enjoy all aspects of health and recreational activities.
The Inclusive Sports and Leisure Initiative (ISLI), delivered in partnership with Disability Sport NI helps to develop and promote disability sports and physical recreation opportunities to adults and children with physical and learning disabilities.
Inclusive programmes through the ISLI include, Tai Chi, Get Out Get Active (GOGA) Fit, Craigavon Boccia Club (13 years+), Wheelie Active Club (4-12 years), South Lake Disability Sports Clubs (for physical and learning disabilities aged 19 years+), Nordic walking, inclusive cycling, inclusive gym programme and the All-Stars Summer Scheme.
The Autism and Sports Programme is also an opportunity for children with autism (7-12 years) to develop their fundamental sports skills in an environment that suits their needs.
Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/inclusive-sports-leisure-initiative/
Starting in May is a new programme of Rise Inclusive Gymnastics at Gilford Community Centre, which will cater for all abilities whether a child has a physical, learning or sensory impairment (pre-school to 10+ years).
Inclusive gymnastics teaches children core skills and set the foundations for learning more advanced skills as they progress further through the sport.
Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com/activities/gymnastics
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council has also developed a dedicated ‘Inclusive ABC’ webpage, home to information on a broad range of accessible events, facilities and activities to assist disabled people to plan for upcoming events and activities.
Useful resources include AccessAble guides and pre-visit guides for council venues and facilities, play parks with inclusive equipment, poolpods, sensory pods and quiet swimming and soft play times across leisure facilities and much more.
Find out more at www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/inclusiveabc
