People with Disabilities

Rotherham Disability Sport & Physical Activity Forum

The Rotherham Disability Sport & Physical Activity Forum was established in 2004 to discuss and tackle issues surrounding access to sport and physical activity for people with disabilities in Rotherham, as well as developing solutions to increase and sustain participation to meet demand.

The forum has between 15 and 20 key members from various disability groups and organisations. The forum holds around 4 meetings a year.

Dare Devil's Day

Thrybergh Country Park hosts this FREE activity day for disabled people of all disabilities to experience outdoor activities in a countryside setting. It includes archery, climbing, fast boat rides, soft sports and a disco! The event is usually held on the first Wednesday in July and although food is available at the park's café many people bring picnics or BBQs. All the activity leaders are trained / qualified and the activities are covered by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority.

Swimming Lessons for Children with Special Needs

Structured swimming lessons that are fun, interesting and exciting. In a relaxed, friendly environment children will gain water confidence and learn skills such as floating, gliding and submerging. Basic movement activities leading to swimming strokes will be introduced as progress is made. A parent or carer is required to accompany their child in the water so that the child has 1:1 at all times. Based at Maltby Sports Centre.

Inclusive Fitness Initiative

The Council has received an Inclusive Fitness Initiative grant award for Heartbeat Health & Fitness at Thrybergh Sports Centre in Rotherham. The Centre is the 3rd accredited site in the region to achieve the award, and the first in South Yorkshire.

The team has already been working closely with local disability organisations, such as The Sue Ryder Group, Mencap, Newman and Kelford special schools, Pyhsiotherapists, Physiotherapists Mental Health Team and Community Practice nurses, from local hospitals offering support and encouragement and are now looking forward to welcoming more disabled users from South Yorkshire and beyond.

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