Activities for disabled people
There are lots of things to do in Derby if you or someone you care for is disabled. They’re all aimed at keeping you active, making friends, and learning new skills.
Gyms
All our gyms use Technogym’s Inclusive Fitness Initiative equipment. This means it’s been designed and fitted with accessibility in mind, so both disabled and non-disabled people can get a full body, cardiovascular workout.
Swimming
Moorways Sport Village’s facilities make it one of the most accessible public buildings in Derby and the wider region. Inbuilt design features and specialist equipment ensure everyone can use the centre.
This includes:
- designated parking spaces for blue badge holders near the front entrance, as well as wider-than-usual parking spaces in the car park
- three lifts serving all three floors, giving access to all the facilities including the gym, studios and pools. One lift has been designed as an evacuation lift to ensure safe evacuation in an emergency
- high contrast signage around the building, with the use of Braille and pictograms
- a hearing loop fitted in reception
- accessible toilets, changing and showering facilities, including a Changing Places toilet and changing room
- the 50m pool which has an inbuilt access lift and steps, as well as a Pool Pod providing independent entry and egress. The teaching pool has an i-swim hoist. The Leisure Pool has a ‘beach effect’ making it easy to access the water. An ‘Easyroller’ plastic wheelchair is also available to assist customers into and out of the water.
Cycling
Derby Arena offers para-cycling in dedicated coaching sessions for riders. Both experienced and new riders are welcome. The sessions help riders keep fit, have fun and improve performance.
Contact Derby Arena for details of the next session.
Cycle Derby offer a range of adapted bikes:
- tricycles
- wheelchair tandems
- side by sides
- recumbents
- hand cranks.
The adapted bikes suit ages 5 and up. Self-hire and instructor-lead sessions are available. Markeaton Park has a path ideal for wheelchair users and adapted bikes.
Information for carers
Our sports centres offer free admission for carers if they are helping a disabled person take part in an activity.