Pastimes and Leisure Activities 

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The British Disabled Flying Association provides opportunities in aviation for Disabled People

DirectGov has a wealth of information concerning leisure activities for Disabled People.

DirectGov

www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeople/LeisureAndRecreation/fs/en (external link)

On their site you will find information on: -

Leisure at home

  • Books, Magazines and Newspapers in accessible formats;

  • Television license discount; and

  • Sub-titles, audio description and other formats for TV.

Performing Arts

  • Getting involved in the performing arts;

  • Performing arts and accessibility;

  • Performing arts for deaf or hearing impaired people;

  • Performing arts for mobility-impaired people; and

  • Performing arts for blind and visually impaired people.

Cinema access and Facilities

Accessibility when visiting places of entertainment

Visiting Places of Interest

  • Visiting places of interest;

  • Visiting places of interest if you are blind or visually impaired;

  • Visiting places of interest if you are deaf or hearing impaired; and

  • Visiting places of interest for people with a learning disability.

Sports and Hobbies

  • Sports and Disabilities;

  • School Sports; and

  • Local Sports Facilities.

For more information on Sports and Recreation see our Sports and Recreation page.