Hobbies and Activities
This page has information on different organisations offering accessible hobbies and activities for people with additional needs. Some of these opportunities are regional whilst others are nationwide.
Activity Clubs
Phab
Activity clubs for disabled and non-disabled people. Some are suitable for children, others for young people and adults. Various locations nationally.
Sense
Offers remote and in-person activities for people with complex needs. Some of these are suitable for children.
Gaming
Everyone Can
Gaming centre in Manchester offering accessible gaming.
Special Effect
Offers assessments and support for playing video games and using adapted technology.
Online/Remote Activities
FT Connect
For adults with learning difficulties, this platform has free and subscription-only content, including an ATM simulation and practice with coins, as well as art, gardening and cookery videos.
Sporting Opportunities for Motor Activities
Promoting A More Inclusive Society (PAMIS) have put together a few ideas about supporting your child to engage in motor activities.
TeensPLUS at Home
Activity challenges for young people to do at home. For people with disabilities aged between 13 and 25.
TinySuperheroes
TinySuperheroes makes capes for children with disabilities. They also operate a ‘Mission Program’ with monthly challenges for children based around themes such as ‘gratitude’, ‘empathy’ and ‘play’. These activities can be completed at home, and once they are done, the child will receive a badge which can be sewn on their cape. There is a cost to get the cape and take part in the activities.
Yogability
There are a few Yogability videos on the PAMIS website. These videos demonstrate yoga techniques incorporating sensory activities. The Yogability website does not appear to be active.
Performing Arts
Blue Ocean Waves Centre
Music, art, drama and dance lessons for children with and without disabilities. Based in Wembley.
Born to Perform
Performing arts sessions for those aged 3 upwards. Saturday mornings in Northampton.
F Sharp Music
Provides 1:1 and group session for children, young people and adults with disabilities in Scotland
Music Man Project
Supporting musical education and performance for children and adults with learning disabilities, with regional projects in England and a session in Kilbirnie, Scotland.
Performing Arts Children’s Charity
Runs performance arts classes for children and young people (6-19) with disabilities in Hampton Hill, Colchester and Eastleigh.
The Cube Disability
Offers activities for adults with learning difficulties in Northampton. There is also a dance and sport school for children with Special Educational Needs (The Cube Disability Kids Dance).
https://thecubedisability.co.uk/ and https://thecubedisability.co.uk/the-cube-disability-kids/
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair rugby with clubs across England, Scotland and Wales, with some provision for junior rugby.
Wheels For All
Accessible cycling events for children, young people and adults with disabilities.
Riding for the Disabled Association
Has multiple horse-riding groups around the UK which are accessible for people with disabilities. To find your local groups:
Royal Yacht Club
The Royal Yacht Club Sailability Scheme provides sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. There are a number of clubs across the UK which participate in this scheme. To find out more:
Scottish Disability Sport
Lists local accessible sporting opportunities for adults and children in Scotland.
Wheelchair Football Association
Wheelchair-accessible football, with clubs throughout England.
England Football
There are various formats of disability football. You can search the England Football website to find the nearest club which caters for your child’s needs.
Sport
Active Living No Limits
British Water Ski and Wakeboard
Disability Sport Northern Ireland
This website lists a number of groups and clubs which may be suitable for children and adults with disabilities.
Disability Sport Wales
To find local disability-friendly sports groups in Wales:
Lists sports groups in Northern Ireland, some of which cater for people with disabilities.
Boccia England
Boccia is an accessible sport for children and adults. It is similar to bowls. There are various regional clubs in England which may be suitable.
There are a few inclusive clubs in England and Scotland offering water sports for children and adults with disabilities.
Disability Snowsport UK
Disability Snowsport UK provides adaptive snowsport opportunities for people with disabilities at a number of centres across the UK.
Lord’s Taverners
Provides opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to play different formats of cricket.
Paddle-Ability
Accessible canoeing initiatives for people with disabilities. To find nearby centres:
Funding
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust
Helps fund leisure pursuits for people with physical disabilities, particularly wheelchair users.
Trefoil
Funding for young people under 25 in Scotland, to support sport, art, music, life-skills and adventure endeavours to encourage independence and personal development.
