Disability Sports News – May 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
Disability Rights UK
Pole-dancing and being non-judgemental with yourself: Georgia’s Story!
Learn more about Georgia’s experiences pole-dancing, how it helped their joint strength and learning to be non-judgemental with your body.
Well Adapt is a DPO that provides online physical exercise and mental wellbeing courses to Disabled people and people with chronic health conditions.
Cerebral Palsy Sport
Together we can Young Ambassador Programme
Together We Can is a youth‑led programme that brings young people with cerebral palsy together to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and use their voices to make a real difference in sport and society. Through shared experiences, learning, and opportunities to lead, young people are supported to create positive change in their own communities. Register your interest on the CP Sport website.
Sense
Decathlon Names Sense as its 2026 UK Charity Partner of the Year
Decathlon UK has announced Sense as its incoming Charity of the Year for 2026, joining existing partners ParkPlay and Planet Patrol as part of a growing portfolio of charity partners.
Through this partnership, Decathlon and Sense will work together to promote inclusive access to sport, and raise vital funds to help break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs in communities across the UK.
Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics GB releases new Development Plans for Tier One Sports
Special Olympics GB has released a further six sports development plans as part of its long-term strategy to grow and enhance sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities across the country.
Following the previous publication of development plans for basketball, table tennis, badminton and tennis, Special Olympics GB has now launched new plans for developing its offering in alpine skiing, rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, swimming, athletics and boccia.
Access Sport
Access Sport and The FA Launch New Disability Volunteering Pathway in Grassroots Football
Access Sport has announced it is working in partnership with The Football Association to strengthen disability inclusion in grassroots football through volunteering.
Launched in April 2026, this two‑year project is designed to grow and diversify the network of volunteers who support the delivery of grassroots football.
WheelPower
Learn to Play Padel with WheelPower
Try wheelchair padel in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment! Join us for a free taster session designed for physically disabled children, young people, and adults who would like to discover one of the fastest growing sports in the world. No previous experience is needed.
UK Deaf Sport
UK Deaf Sport announce audiogram partnership with Boots Hearingcare
GB Deaf Footballer Macie White and GB Deaf Swimmer Bethany Gamble received their free audiograms at the launch of UK Deaf Sport’s partnership with Boots Hearingcare. This fantastic new partnership will see Boots Hearingcare offer free audiograms to deaf athletes, allowing them to compete internationally for Great Britain.
