Disability Sports News – April 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
International Mixed Ability Sports
Jannine is a senior leader in inclusive sport and physical activity, with more than 20 years’ experience in developing and leading programmes and events that challenge barriers and create meaningful opportunities for disabled people to be active, visible and valued. At the heart of her work is the belief that everyone belongs in sport, and everyone should feel that they do.
Sense
Introducing our three-year plan: Transforming Sense, together
Our new plan has been shaped by what disabled people told us matters most. It sets out our shared purpose and the goals they want us to strive for – supporting people to feel more in control, more included, and more independent.
Please watch the video and hear from our storytellers firsthand on how we plan to work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers and create meaningful change.
Access Sport
Nuffield Health and Access Sport Celebrate Four Years of Positive Impact
Nuffield Health became Access Sport's official health and wellbeing partner in 2022, with the goal of transforming the lives of tens of thousands of young people's lives.
Four years on, we are celebrating the success of the partnership and seeking a new Principal Partner for Great Manchester.
Special Olympics Great Britain
Jack Grealish extends role as Principal Ambassador for Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) is thrilled to confirm that football star Jack Grealish has extended his role as Principal Ambassador role for a further three years.
Special Olympics GB is a national movement that uses sport to help people with an intellectual (learning) disability be seen, valued and taken seriously. Grealish first joined as Principal Ambassador in 2022 and has since played a key role in raising the profile of athletes across the country.
Dwarf Sports Association UK
DSAuk Runners Inspire at the TCS London Marathon
From all of us at the Dwarf Sports Association UK, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing runners who took on the TCS London Marathon, each with deeply personal motivations and a shared commitment to inspiring others.
LimbPower
LimbPower is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated LimbPower Junior Games 2026, taking place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the historic Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. This exciting annual event brings together young amputees and individuals with limb difference for a day of sport, confidence-building, and community.
UK Deaf Sport
Bringing back the fun with McDonald’s Fun Football Sessions!
Working with McDonald’s Fun Football, UK Deaf Sport are again supporting the delivery of Fun Football sessions for deaf children aged 5 to 11 across six centres.
Sign up and attend a session for the chance to win a trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final. Fun Football sessions are designed to give every child aged 5-11 the chance to play, develop new skills, make friends, and have FUN!
British Blind Sport
Workforce Development Workshops
Equip your venue, club or organisation with the knowledge, skills and confidence to fully support blind and partially sighted people in sport and fitness environments.
- Full day workshop (£350) - ideal for groups of 10+ participants
- Flexible delivery - half-day or tailored sessions available to suit your team's needs
- Sports and fitness focus - practical guidance designed for gyms, leisure centres, fitness classes and clubs
- Engaging format - a mix of theory, group discussion, powerful video insight, and hands-on practical activities
- Expert-led training - delivered by Paralympians and British Blind Sport specialists with years of lived and professional experience of sight loss
Sport for Confidence
Sport England Pilot Becomes Permanent Adult Social Care Service in Essex
Sport England LDP pilot, designed and delivered by Sport for Confidence and the Active Partnership, now embedded into early help and prevention adult health and social care services with Essex County Council.
WheelPower
Learn to Hand Cycle with WheelPower
Join us for a chance to try hand cycling at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on 6 June. This event is aimed at anyone with a physical impairment over the age of 11 to come along and try Hand Cycling. Suitable for both beginners and those without
Disability Rights UK
Nike’s Alienating Physical Activity Messaging: Our Response
Disability Rights UK and Get Yourself Active’s response and perspective on Nike’s recent advert, ‘runners welcome, walkers tolerated’, that exemplifies the long-standing exclusionary narratives that are unfortunately still present within the sport and activity sphere.
