Nick Wilson says more must be done to encourage people with disabilities to try sport.
A disabilities campaigner said more needed to be done to encourage people living with impairments to try a sport.Since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic he has filmed and published videos showcasing the difficulties he faces accessing day-to-day activities.“My followers have told me how they struggle," said Mr Wilson, who has been using a power chair since 2021.
“If you don’t tell a disabled person that certain sports are available, they immediately think they won’t be offered, or are not for them,” said Mr Wilson, speaking to the BBC."There’s a lot out there. These activities are often run by small sports charities and organisations which don’t get the following they deserve. So you have to think outside the box.”
Matthew Pelesczok, from Northamptonshire Sport, said "nervousness" was one of the reasons for accessibility issues. “We are working with local clubs to promote inclusivity through their social media so disabled people know sports are open to them.
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