Winter Ignite Festival in Bristol: A Celebration of Inclusive Sports for Young People with DisabilitiesThe Winter Ignite Festival, hosted in Bristol, is a fantastic event promoting inclusive sports for young people with disabilities. Organized by Access Sport, the festival connects participants with local clubs offering accessible activities. The festival features various sports like football, wrestling, gymnastics, climbing, and wheelchair basketball, encouraging young people to have a go at different activities. If they find something they enjoy, theyll be linked up with a community club specifically catering to disabilities. Bristol now has over seventy-five inclusive clubs, and the festival aims to change perceptions by showcasing welcoming community clubs that adapt sessions to individual needs. Ava Kate Brierley, a wheelchair user and festival participant, shares her inspiring journey of rediscovering her love for sports through wheelchair basketball and Access Sport. The festival embodies the spirit of inclusion, providing a platform for young people to explore sports in a supportive and adapted environment.
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