Disability Sports News – January 2026
Welcome to the latest disability sports news article. Here we round up some of the latest news from the disability charities and sports organisations that we are proud to work closely with.
Disability Sports Organisations and charities are a good starting point for many deaf and disabled people who want to be more active. They provide advice, support, and opportunities for people of all ages with specific impairments to take part in sport and activity.
Latest news
Sport for Confidence
Sport For Confidence joins forces with Digital Essex to tackle digital exclusion
Sport for Confidence CIC is one of several community-based organisations appointed to work with Digital Essex, part of Essex County Council, to tackle digital exclusion, through targeted digital skills development.
The project, titled: The Shared Return on Investment Research Project, has been made possible through a £375,000 grant from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), awarded through the Government’s Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.
Disability Rights UK
Join Our Co-Production Webinar Series!
Following the launch of the Co-production Narrative, we’re excited to continue the conversation with a new webinar series designed to deepen understanding of co-production in practice. Co-production is important because it brings different people’s ideas together and embeds lived experience - making sure services, projects, and plans are shaped by the people who use them.
Access Sport
Access Sport are recruiting the newest members of its National Youth Board
Joining the Access Sport youth board is an amazing opportunity to meet other like-minded young people and help us ensure that our work reflects the young voices we engage with.
If you’re passionate about making sport inclusive and having your voice heard, this is your chance to help shape projects, share ideas and make a real difference in sport.
To find out more and how to apply, download the application pack at the link above.
Disability Sports Coach
New disabled girls’ football club in Wandsworth
Disability Sports Coach are very excited to have just launched a brand new Community Club for disabled girls in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Young girls and women can lack confidence when it comes to sport; they may feel self-conscious; worried about their body image or be unsure of their abilities. For disabled girls these issues are magnified. Our free inclusive movement club in the London Borough of Wandsworth means disabled girls can get active with confidence - and without judgement. Sessions run every Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm.
British Blind Sport
McDonald's Fun Football Sessions
We are delighted to be working with McDonald's Fun Football again this year to bring blind and partially sighted football sessions to various locations across the country for children aged 5-11. Upcoming venues include Bristol, Leeds and Warwick.
WheelPower
Learn to Play Badminton with WheelPower
Try badminton in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment! Join us for 'Learn to' day designed for anyone with a physical disability aged 8+. This session will include all professional coaching from our friends at Badminton England – plus equipment (specialised badminton wheelchairs available) – or you can use your own chair if you prefer.
UK Deaf Sport
Thank you to everyone who supported our DeaflympicsGB team to go to the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. The team achieved a fantastic 12 medals.
We could not have done this without all of your support and donations. Thank you to everyone who donated every single pound to support the team. Thank you for every bake sale, raffle ticket, donation and your endless generosity through Just Giving and supporting each and every athlete.
Sense
We're beginning 2026 with a fresh focus on healthy living. By popular demand, we're excited to expand our exercise classes for disabled people with complex needs, in partnership with Brand Inc Fitness.
Between January and March, five additional Sense services will have access to online fitness and exercise activities and classes, at any time, making it easier for everyone to be active and build healthy routines.
Cerebral Palsy Sport
CP Sport National Swimming Championships 2026
Entries are now open for this years CP Sport Swimming Nationals:
Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
Location: Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD, Derbyshire
Time: 9am - 3:30pm (subject to change)
Age: 10 + (as of 31/12/2026)
Entry Deadline: Sunday 29th March 11:59pm
Register today via the link above.
