Feeling sporty?

[Sarah_Mencap]

Today is the start of Learning Disability Week 2019, and this year it is all about sport and inclusion - mencap.org.uk/get-involved/...

There are loads of inclusive sporting events all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Have a look at the map and see if there is anything you could take part in.

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Iconic Steps created this video featuring the Mencap running group to show the benefits of sport and how it promotes inclusion.

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It would be great to hear more about the sports that you do.

Do you find time to keep fit? How do you encourage someone with a learning disability to take part?

Many thanks, Sarah

[jow2319]

Hello. My brother (45) isn't keen on sport but we have had found a few ways to motivate him. The trick for us it to make sure it isn't competitive - he just hates that. He likes dancing, going shopping at our local shopping centre (which can count as a walk), and swimming. Swimming has been a long battle - but he now enjoys being there. Not much swimming gets done, but lots of moving about. i'd love to hear what ideas other people have tried.

[I_am_a_sibling Survey Community friend in reply to jow2319]

Great to hear your brother is loving the swimming! It's great exercise just to splash around as much as actual strokes, and the more fun it is - the better!!