Active and creative disabled
There are lots of groups in Oxfordshire which provide social and other activities for young disabled people.
As well as sports, dance and clubs, there are groups offering support, learning opportunities and more
You may already know about some of them, but there are lots of reasons to find out what else is on offer.
- Enjoy a new challenge
- Meet new people
- Find something that really suits you
A good start is to ask your local Sports and Leisure Centres or Young People's Centre about clubs and classes.
There are also plenty of other organisations in Oxfordshire that provide clubs or support including disabled young people in sport and other active pursuits.
Sporting Groups
OXSRAD - The Integrated Sports Centre
Integrated sports and leisure centre with a Youth Club. Lots of sporting and other activities, accessible to all.
KEEN Oxford - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
Sporting and recreational activities for children and young adults with special needs in Oxfordshire.
You can also find lists of clubs and contacts on Sports Oxfordshire offering everything from wheelchair tennis to football for visually impaired young people. Search under quicklinks > disability.
Social Clubs
PHAB - 01295 7388128
Integrated social clubs in Oxford, Abingdon, Banbury and Thame with activities and holidays.
Fuse Youth Group Didcot - 01235 812332
General youth club session for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Tuesdays 4.15pm-7.30pm
Buddies 2 at the Net, Abingdon - 01869 252905
Youth Club for young people with learning difficulties and physical/mental disabilities. Activities, trips out and much more. 11-17 years. Wednesdays 7-9pm
Listen Group - 07966 846516
A project for young people in Witney with a range of abilities and disabilities.
Guideposts Trust - 01993 899980
Friendship matching and fun activities for children and young people with learning disabilities.
Dance, arts and other activities
Anjali Dance Company - 01295 251909
Groups throughout the county for young people with learning disabilities, and inclusive contemporary dance classes.
The Parasol Project - 01865 742816
Oxford city based project that runs inclusive youth and dance groups during term time and activity days during holidays. Ages 13-19.
Sailability at Farmoor reservoir - 0845 3450403
Sailing for young people with learning or physical disabilities.
You can also find lists of groups and activities on Activities Oxfordshire, offering inclusive activities from riding to fishing. Search for "disability", "disabled" or "inclusive".
Can't find what you want? Don't give up
If you can't find the activity you want, ask one of the groups you have contacted if they can help you access that activity locally, or provide funding to travel to where you can access that activity.
If there are a few people who all want the same thing, you may even be able to start your own club.
Links
These websites are full of useful information around leisure activities for young people with disabilities:
- Disability Sport
Massive website all about sports for people with disabilities - Wheelpower
Helps people with disabilities achieve their sporting dreams - BBC.co.uk/ouch
The BBC's site for people with disabilities
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