Friendly Access SC045029 @friendlyaccess
Creating and supporting an accessible Scotland. Technology • Sport • Education #VR #VRET #iSenseVR @SurfABLEscot #SwimABLEscotland friendlyaccess.org Scotland, United Kingdom Joined January 2015-
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SwimABLE offer sessions in Forres and Lossiemouth for pupils with additional support needs. They offer pool based, gym and open water sessions that suit each individual athletes ability. Find out more with our #SportForAll profile @friendlyaccess
We are delighted that some of our partners we work with have agreed to take part in @sportscotland #sporthour Q1: What role do you think sport and physical activity can play in building a more inclusive society? #SportForAll
Q2: How can we use sport and physical activity more to integrate people who are new to a community? #sporthour #SportForAll @sportscotland
Q3: What are your favourite examples of programmes with inclusion at the heart of their purpose? #sporthour #SportForAll @sportscotland
Running fortnightly, our pool surf sessions are this good 🤙🏻 More info on our website SurfABLE.org.uk #surftherapy #poolsurf #winteractivities @friendlyaccess
Turns out, all things considered, 2021 was a great year for SurfABLE Scotland. Thanks to all involved🙏🤙 Looking back at 2021 with insight on what’s coming. Well worth a read - surfable.org.uk/wp-content/upl… @TNLComFundScot @AineLovedale @HIEScotland @StuartBlack_HIE @friendlyaccess
📢 Survey closing soon📢 There’s still time to share your thoughts!🧠 If you have a disability, live in Scotland and are between the ages of 12 and 70 please fill out our survey. @ObsSportScot @UniWestScotland @lizcarlin6 @rich_davison @gaylemcpherson_
📢 Survey closing soon📢 There’s still time to share your thoughts!🧠 If you have a disability, live in Scotland and are between the ages of 12 and 70 please fill out our survey. @ObsSportScot @UniWestScotland @lizcarlin6 @rich_davison @gaylemcpherson_
👇@gemmalumsdaine is also looking to hear from people aged 12-70 about their experiences of sport/physical activity for her PhD - more here: uws.questionpro.com/t/AUI3GZqwJb
👇@gemmalumsdaine is also looking to hear from people aged 12-70 about their experiences of sport/physical activity for her PhD - more here: uws.questionpro.com/t/AUI3GZqwJb
The @UniWestScotland with the @ObsSportScot is seeking participation in research aimed at understanding disability and sport in Scotland. This study aims to identify the factors that most influence the inclusivity of sport to people with disabilities. scottishdisabilitysport.com/understanding-…
We want to hear from all people with a disability aged 12-70 about sport and physical activity whether you currently take part or not. Click on the link below to find out more information and to complete the survey. uws.questionpro.com/t/AUI3GZqwJb
Great to see the launch of our research survey led by our MRES student @gemmalumsdaine and conducted with @ObsSportScot @UniWestScotland 📢📢Calling all people with a disability in Scotland aged between 12-17 📢📢to take part in the survey linked below.👇👇
Great to see the launch of our research survey led by our MRES student @gemmalumsdaine and conducted with @ObsSportScot @UniWestScotland 📢📢Calling all people with a disability in Scotland aged between 12-17 📢📢to take part in the survey linked below.👇👇
Absolute legend!👏🏻👏🏻 Still time to donate ⬇️ all donations go to our friends SurfAble @friendlyaccess
Job Vacancy with #thinkUHI and @friendlyaccess moray.uhi.ac.uk/staff/vacancie… This project supports mental and physical health and well-being of individuals and families in Morayshire. Additional work on live projects may also become available.
A2: Our highlight has to be surfing the waves 🌊with the wonderful SurfAble @friendlyaccess! It was a truly incredible experience for everyone involved, see you again next year!😉#SportHour
🚨NEW on @pressjournal: Paralympian hand-cyclist @kdarke backs @friendlyaccess's Surfable project vision for Scotland’s first inclusive surfing facility. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/… Read more below: 👇
Thanks to SurfABLE Scotland @friendlyaccess for another incredible day at Hopeman Beach!🏄♂️🏄♀️🤙
Fantastic afternoon at Hopeman beach working with @kdarke and @friendlyaccess SurfABLE in clean swell. Thank you.
🎙| Have a listen to @gemmalumsdaine chatting to Dom aka The World According To The Autistic Kid about the club!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🎙| Have a listen to @gemmalumsdaine chatting to Dom aka The World According To The Autistic Kid about the club!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🐲Get involved🐲 Do you have a disability or long term health condition which prevents you from participating in running sport❓ Want to be more active and meet new people❓ Well, Dundee Dragons is the place for you! ✉️[email protected] 🔁 Please Share!
Huge shout out to Abigael and Sophie @LossieHigh Representing #SurfABLEscotland in @ypi_scotland. Their winning presentation bagged an awesome £3000 and we're now looking forward to a 2nd adaptive seated tandem board arriving in September! #surftherapy #adaptivesurfing #moray

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