Petition Require all schools to provide adaptive sports equipment for disabled pupils
Establish a statutory requirement for all schools to provide adaptive sports equipment, including a sports wheelchair, to ensure equal access to physical education for all disabled pupils and to promote inclusive physical education.
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1. According to ParalympicsGB, only one in four disabled people in the UK regularly participate in PE and school sport.
2. According to some reports, disabled children make up nearly 20% of the school population in England.
3. Some reports found that the lack of inclusive PE provision and adaptive equipment in schools is repeatedly identified as a major barrier preventing disabled pupils from participating in physical activity.
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Provision of disability equipment: share your experiences with an MP
On Wednesday 11 March, Seamus Logan MP will lead a debate in Parliament on the provision of disability equipment.
He will focus mainly on the provision of wheelchairs and housing adaptations, but is interested in other forms of equipment too.
If you, or someone you know has any experience in this area, he would like to hear from you:
- Find out more and answer a quick survey by midday, Tuesday 10 March.
Your stories will help to inform his debate, and he may quote your response directly.
From 11 March, you can:
- Watch the debate
- Read the transcript
- See other relevant material
Just use the link above.
Explainer
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They are a way to:
- raise awareness of an issue
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They do not involve a vote on a particular action or decision.