'Inclusive and Active 2' |
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Increasing opportunities for disabled people in sport
'Inclusive and Active 2', is the new five year sport and physical activity strategy for disabled people in London Created in partnership between the Greater London Authority (GLA), NHS London and Interactive,Inclusive and Active 2' aims to build on the success and profile of the first 'Inclusive and Active.' The strategy will increase the number of disabled people participating in sport and physical activity, change perceptions of how disabled people can maintain an active lifestyle and embed inclusion within mainstream sport and physical activity. Richard Barnes Deputy Mayor said "London has made great strides towards becoming a genuinely inclusive city, but there is still much to be done. As the next hosts of the Paralympic Games we must be aiming for a city in which sport and physical activity is always accessible for disabled people. 'Inclusive and Active 2' sets out a pathway towards meeting this aim. I urge everyone involved in sport to read it, to adopt it, and to implement it." NHS London Regional Director of Public Health Dr Simon Tanner said '''Inclusive and Active 2' is a blueprint for galvanising partners across the sport, health and disability
sectors. We need to work together to encourage everyone to get involved in sport and physical activity and improve their health. The legacy will be a real culture change as more mainstream providers act upon their responsibility to include disabled people as well as more disabled people themselves embracing sport and physical activity as a viable lifestyle choice.” August 7 2010 |