Nationwide Celebration of Getting Active in Scotland

 

Scottish Disability Sport Week aims to highlight how and why everyone in Scotland with a disability should get active. 

From Monday 24th November to Sunday 30th November, there will be a Nationwide celebration of getting active and involved in disability sport in Scotland, through a predominantly online campaign called Scottish Disability Sport Week (SDSW). The campaign concludes just ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with a Disability on the Wednesday 3rd December. 

SDSW was launched in 2023 and it received widespread engagement across Scotland. Over 50 partners, local authorities and branches across the country committed to the campaign alongside Scottish Disability Sport (SDS). Following the huge success in its inaugural year, 2024 saw even more engagement across Scotland – with over 70 organisations getting involved in the conversation. 

The campaign aims to highlight and promote the opportunities and the impact physical activity can have on individuals, communities, clubs and society across Scotland.  

The SDSW will also provide a platform to showcase the intersectionality of participants within disability sport and share the message that everyone can participate in sport.   

The week-long campaign aims to encourage people with disabilities to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them.  

Each day of the week will be centered around a specific theme to provide a focused discussion. Monday will explore the benefits of getting active and participating in disability sports, Tuesday’s theme addresses overcoming barriers, Wednesday looks at intersectionality, Thursday highlights the impact of clubs and communities, Friday explores accessibility, Saturday provides the opportunity to talk about Performance Pathways in sport whilst Sunday gives guidance on next steps. 

The campaign builds on the success of the previous, award-winning Be Active Be Well programme, run by SDS and SAMH, that provided online activity and wellbeing sessions.  

To get involved and stay updated on Scottish Disability Sport Week, make sure to follow SDS across social media and the website: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.