The International Inclusive Committee continues to actively support and develop adaptive and inclusive sports around the world. An important part of this strategy has become new projects aimed at creating an accessible sports environment for children with disabilities. Recently, the Committee supported a number of significant initiatives in Russia, including adaptive football projects in St. Petersburg and Chelyabinsk.
In St. Petersburg, with the support of the International Inclusive Committee, an adaptive football project is being launched, implemented by the ANO “Center for Adaptation and Physical Development of Children with Disabilities”. This project is aimed at creating adaptive football groups for children with disabilities in various areas of the city and the region. The program will be provided with all the necessary inventory, equipment and funding, which will optimize the process as much as possible and make classes accessible to everyone. Participants will be able to not only develop physical skills, but also make new friendships, learning to interact in a team.
One of the main priorities of the project is to provide exciting and interesting leisure time for children and their parents. We are confident that the new format of interactive training, which includes elements of play and competition, will create an atmosphere full of positive emotions and fun moments.
At the same time, an inclusive football project called “Football Without Borders” is also starting in Chelyabinsk, designed for families raising children with disabilities. This project has become a significant step towards inclusion, offering a unique format of interaction: the created teams of mothers will train together with their children. This approach will not only strengthen the bond between family members, but will also allow parents to better understand the needs of their children and actively participate in their development.
This amazing initiative is aimed at creating a community where parents and children can interact, share experiences and be inspired by each other. Thanks to the support of the International Inclusive Committee, the project will be provided with all the necessary equipment and funding, which will make it as comfortable and accessible as possible for participants.
It is a shame that our society still has biased views on children with disabilities. However, projects like those in St. Petersburg and Chelyabinsk are a real step towards their integration into society. Every child, regardless of their physical abilities, should have a chance to play sports, develop and enjoy their activities.
The International Inclusive Committee makes a serious contribution to the development of inclusion in sports, and we hope that such initiatives will become the basis for creating a more accessible and friendly sports environment for everyone.
