Sport Manawatu actively support people living with a disability to get involved with a sport and recreation. Helen Johnson, Sport Opportunity Advisor works with families, schools, communities, clubs and nationals sport organisations to open doors and removes barriers to participation. There is sport opportunity for all disable regardless of their ability. Sport opportunities range from adaptive sport, specialised sport and to inclusive opportunities in clubs and at international events. Sport Manawatu is a hub of information to anyone looking for sport opportunities.

Our sport opportunity advisor can:

• Work with primary, intermediate and secondary schools in conjunction with Sport Manawatu's other programmes to ensure that all children with a disability are included in school physical education and sport.
• Assist schools to provide events for children with a disability within school and inter-school sports programmes.
• Provide opportunities and support for people with a disability to get involved within their community in sport and/or active living.
• Work with individuals on a one on one basis and assist them on a sporting pathway.
• Develop public awareness of sport for all abilities.
• Assist with funding applications.

	Helen Johnson Sport Opportunity Advisor, Sport Manawatu helen.johnson@sportmanawatu.org.nz

Click on the following links for additional information:

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation

Photo Gallery

Special Olympics Lower North Island

Special Olympics Manawatu

ParaFed Manawatu

Paralympics New Zealand

Success Stories

Sports Ability Games

Manawatu Disability Sport Expo

 

Inclusion is not just a disability issue

Inclusion is about our abilities
Inclusion is about all of us
Inclusion is about living full lives
Inclusion treasures diversity and builds communities.