Tag: inclusion

Learning disabled artists in Leeds rally to protect their charity

Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, has launched a crowdfunder with help from its members to secure its future amidst rising costs and funding cuts. For over 35 years, Pyramid has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to discover the arts and develop as artists. Growing from an art group that used

Hamara’s Inclusive Sports Day celebrates unity and sportsmanship

The vibrant community of Beeston witnessed a heart warming and exhilarating event as the Hamara inaugural Inclusive Sports Day, the first of its kind which took place under clear skies and brilliant sunshine. Organised by Aliya, the Disability and Inclusivity Sports Activator, the event aimed to foster inclusivity and promote

Social entrepreneurs to expand disabled sports services in Yorkshire

A special loan for business startups is helping two Yorkshire social entrepreneurs share the joy of sport with people who would usually miss out because of disability. Sports development expert Richard Szostak, and champion wheelchair racer Louis Speight, have delivered hundreds of specialist coaching sessions across West Yorkshire, including regular