by Mike Hawkes | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog
Earlier this week we posted the latest #WhoSays misconception around disabled people’s inclusion within sport, specifically, ‘who says disabled people might get hurt?’ This concept clearly resonated with a lot of readers and at the time of writing has been shared 65+...
by Mike Hawkes | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
This week see’s the launch of a new campaign by Activity Alliance entitled ‘Who Says?’. The campaign focuses on challenging misconceptions around disability sport and inclusion with a new theme to be announced each week over the next month and a half. Barry Horne,...
by Mike Hawkes | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog
On a typically rainy English summer day IMAS welcomed over 100 Mixed Ability players from across the country to Derby RFC to take part in the first ever ‘XRugby7’s Mixed Ability’ tournament. XRugby7’s is the RFU’s newest full contact, half-pitch format of the game...
by Mike Hawkes | May 8, 2019 | Blog
For many Mixed Ability participants, the team or activity they join will often be the first sport they’ve ever been involved in outside of school. This of course brings with it a new set of skills, a new group of friends and a new sport to throw themselves into. For...
by Mike Hawkes | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
In January 2018, York and District Indoor Bowls club threw open their doors for a Mixed Ability bowls taster day. Working with IMAS the club contacted local disability support services to promote a day of integration. The club has a history of involving disabled...
