Inclusive and accessible summer fun

Summer is a season of sunshine, new adventures and much-needed breaks from the everyday grind. For families of children with disabilities, summer can also bring challenges, especially when routines change.

Check out our range of inclusive activities to see you through the summer season.

Make a splash or hit the trail with ‘Inclusive Watersports and Cycling’ sessions. These fun, accessible adventures are suitable for all ages and abilities to join the ride and ride the wave! Have a go at paddlesports, jump onboard the wheelyboat or get wheeling with family and small group cycling sessions!

Let the kids (4 years+) bounce around with one-hour ‘Accessible Inflatable’ sessions available at Banbridge Leisure Centre, Dromore Community Centre and Keady Recreation Centre throughout July and August.

Additional needs swimming lessons are also available daily from 8, 9 and 10 July at Orchard Leisure Centre. Regardless of ability, there is a class to help children with disabilities build swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment.

In partnership with Disability Sport NI, and as part of Get Moving ABC, there is the opportunity to sign up for a three-day ‘Inclusive Summer Scheme’ and ‘All Out Trekking’ at Gosford Forest Park!

The inclusive summer scheme promotes physical activity, social connection, emotional growth, skill-building and fun among children and young people with disabilities (siblings and friends are welcome to join too!). The scheme will run at Banbridge and Orchard Leisure Centres during July and August, with a junior (7-11 years) and senior scheme (12-19 years) available.

‘All Out Trekking’ is a great way to explore Gosford! The all-terrain buggies are suitable for disabled and non-disabled riders, enabling inclusive participation in a beautiful parkland setting (Thursdays and Saturdays, 1 July to 28 September). All sessions are guided by trained staff and bespoke packages can be organised for larger groups.

Find out more about inclusive and accessible summer activities at https://getactiveabc.com/summer/