A partnership focusing on delivering inclusive sport and physical activity in Shetland has taken a step forward following a successful significant funding application.
Ability Shetland, which spearheads the Islands’ efforts to improve the provision and quality of sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities, has been granted a substantial sum of money from the Shetland Charitable Trust. The funding will enable the organisation to employ a full-time Disability Sport Development Officer for up to three years.
The Officer will work to achieve the outcomes of a Disability Sport Development Plan, which has been developed in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport, Shetland Islands Council, Active Schools Shetland, NHS Shetland and sportscotland.
Over the lifecycle of the 3-year plan, it is also hoped that the partnership and Officer will facilitate the formation of an SDS Branch to continue to develop inclusive opportunities in the long-term.
If you, or anyone you know, lives with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Grampian or Shetland & is interested in getting involved in sport, please get in touch with Alison on alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 07828 744 848.