Disability Sport
Borders Disability Sports is a charitable voluntary organisation that we work in partnership with.
The group is one branch amongst many within the country linking to the national governing body, Scottish Disability Sport (SDS).
The purpose of the disability sport programme in the Borders is to encourage and promote the development of sport and physical recreation among people with physical, sensory, learning or complex disabilities. The objective is to raise awareness and provide as many opportunities for physical activity participation as is possible. In doing so, we aim to provide opportunities in a sport or leisure-based environment for all individuals with a disability by developing interest, increasing their self-esteem, overall health and linking them to initiatives and sports clubs in the local community.
The hardest part of participating and transitioning in sport or physical activity as an individual with a disability is the stigma normally attached, and the perceptions people generally have of those with a disability. However, we constantly strive to break down those barriers by:
- Developing and implementing a coordinated disability sport and physical activity initiatives.
- Working with families to make transitioning into sport and physical activity a seamless process.
- Supporting community clubs / coaches to develop their own services around disability inclusion.
- Offering grant assistance to encourage sport & physical activity engagement and enhancing links with public services, educational services and charity organisations.
More information on Borders Disability Sports can be found on their website.