Disability Sports News – September 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
LimbPower
Fundamental Skills Workshops: Building Confidence Through Movement
For many children, running, jumping, balancing and throwing are simply part of growing up. These fundamental movement skills form the building blocks for physical activity, sport, independence and confidence. However, for children with limb loss or limb difference, opportunities to develop these skills are not always available in an inclusive and supportive environment.
That is why LimbPower's Fundamental Skills Workshops are so important.
The workshops are specifically designed for children with limb difference and amputation, creating a safe and welcoming space where they can develop movement skills at their own pace, make friends, try new activities and discover what they can achieve.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) Sport
Celebrating CP Sport’s History and the People Who Made It Possible
CP Sport CEO Brendan Tonks and trustee and Paralympian Esther Jones PLY were delighted to attend the launch of Celebrating Disability Sport in Nottinghamshire.
Understanding our history matters. CP Sport and the wider para sport movement have navigated significant barriers, challenged assumptions and created opportunities that once seemed out of reach. Today, we benefit from the commitment, courage and persistence of those who came before us; and their legacy gives us a responsibility to keep moving forward.
A heartfelt thank you to the National Paralympic Heritage Trust for co-creating our online CP Sport exhibition, and to Nottingham’s sporting community, Nottingham Central Library and everyone who made this collaborative launch possible.
The free exhibition is open at Nottingham Central Library until 9 November 2026.
Disability Rights UK
Get Yourself Active Social Care Activity Pack: refreshed for 2026
The original pack was developed during the coronavirus pandemic, when opportunities to be active were restricted for many people. Five years on, the message at the heart of the pack remains just as important: moving more can support our physical and mental health and wellbeing, and help people make positive changes in their everyday lives.
The Social Care Activity Pack is designed primarily for carers, support workers and personal assistants, but can also be useful for family members and others supporting Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
British Blind Sport
The BBS Junior Swim Festival brings together participants aged 3-17 years old for a jam-packed day of competitive races for our National Youth Swimming Gala and fun races at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, in partnership with Swim England.
The event provides an excellent opportunity for blind and partially sighted young people aged 3 to 17 from all over the UK to participate in fun and competitive activities.
Sport for Confidence
Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Cycling
As we celebrate Cycle September, it’s the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on how Essex Pedal Power and Sport for Confidence have been working together to ensure that cycling is accessible to everyone.
Across Basildon and Colchester, the partnership has been creating opportunities for people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions to experience the physical, mental and social benefits of cycling. By combining expertise, resources and a shared commitment to inclusion, the organisations are helping more residents gain confidence, develop independence and enjoy being active in their local communities.
Access Sport
Access Sport Announces £2.4m Partnership Extension with the London Marathon Foundation
Access Sport are proud to celebrate the official reopening of the newly renovated basketball court in Gibbons Recreation Ground, marking the occasion with an inclusive community celebration.
The court transformation is the result of a year-long project led by Access Sport in partnership with the London Marathon Foundation, Brent Council and Basketball England. Its design was shaped by community consultations and aims to empower local disadvantaged and disabled young people through basketball.
Sense
A summer of adventure and lasting memories
This summer, Sense Active has supported disabled people with complex needs to try new and exciting activities, creating unforgettable experiences along the way.
From indoor skydiving and picking fresh fruit and sunflowers, to exploring Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, active beach parties, zoo and aquarium visits, outdoor adventure days (above and below right) and stepping back in time at the Black Country Living Museum, there has been something for everyone.
All activities have helped people discover new interests, build confidence and make lasting memories. Katie, a Sense support worker from our Broadgate lane service, told us how much their group loved trying iFly indoor skydiving for the first time (below left), "It was so cool to see Phoebe and Lawrence experience flying, they really enjoyed it and instantly started giggling with excitement".
Inspired? Find a local Sense Active activity here
International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS)
Try! IMART documentary released
We are pleased to announce that a brand-new documentary featuring our flagship event, the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART), will be released in cinemas across Ireland from 2 October.
Produced by Pipedream Productions and directed by Oisín Mistéil, Try! is a feature documentary that follows four Irish Mixed Ability rugby players on their journey to IMART 2025, held in Pamplona (Spain).
