Groups and activities for disabled children
Inclusive play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people.
Inclusive leisure
Salford Community Leisure encourages people of all abilities to take part in sport and physical activity. There are numerous inclusive sports clubs as well as dedicated disability sports sessions across the city. For more information please contact Natalie Craig on 0161 778 0564.
Everybody dance now
Everybody dance now is a dance class for disabled children and children with additional needs led by fully qualified dance instructors. For more information please contact Natalie Craig on 0161 778 0564.
Family swimming and water confidence sessions
Family swimming and water confidence sessions are supported by a qualified ASA swimming teacher and qualified lifeguards. For more information please contact Natalie Craig on 0161 778 0564 or your nearest Fit City centre.
Salford Watersports Centre
Salford Watersports Centre provides watersports and outdoor activities that are accessible to people with disabilities, together with their friends and families. For more information please call 0161 877 7252.
Family holidays in Blackpool
Salford City Council owns an adapted caravan at the Haven Holiday site, Marton Mere, Blackpool. The caravan sleeps six people. Adaptations include an access ramp, wide doorways, ceiling track and portable hoist. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and accessible toilet and sink. The caravan is available for hire by families of disabled children at a cost of £50 per night per family. For more details contact Karen Dixon at Safehands on 01253 347 543 or visit the Safe Hands website.
Springwood play area
Springwood School play area is now open to disabled children and their families from across the city. The outdoor play area and facilities are open after school, on weekends and during school holidays.
Wheels for all
Fun, healthy cycling activities for adults and children with disabilities and differing needs through the use of specially adapted cycles.
Wheels for All takes place at Cleavley Athletics Track, Blantrye Street, Winton. For further information, please call Hermine Briffa on 01925 234 213 or 0770 416 7085. For after school activities, please call Mike Cooper on 0773 936 0018.
Grumpy and Start do art!
Grumpy and Start in Salford are running free creative arts and crafts sessions for disabled children aged 5 to 18 years and their siblings. Sessions operate on a first come first served basis with priority given to children with additional needs or disabilities. For details about the dates, times and venues throughout the year, please visit the Grumpy Salford website.
Alternatively, you can call Francine Hayfron (Start in Salford) on 0161 351 6000 or Anna Buttery (Grumpy) on 0161 737 1648 for details about the sessions at their venues.
Irlam and Cadishead Young People's Project (ICY Project)
The ICY Project are running exciting projects for children and young people with special needs in Irlam and Cadishead including drama, creative play, sports, music, arts and crafts and much more. For further information please call 0161 777 9973 or email sylvia@icy-positivemoves.org.uk.
Support for children with autism
Aspirations project - This organisation supports children and young people with autism. It runs a holiday play scheme and also supports young people who wish to attend the Youth Club at Irlams O'th'Height. The Aspirations project is run by the Autistic Society for Greater Manchester (ASGMA). For further information, please contact the Aspirations Project Coordinator on 0161 866 8485.
Together Trust - The Together Trust run a Saturday group for children with autism at Inscape House School, Salford. For further information, please contact Amanda Hampson on 0161 283 4848.
Salford Action for Autism (SAFA) - This group supports families of children with autism. It runs a parents' group and crèche at Winton Library every month. For details, please email Kay Jones at kayjones000@googlemail.com or telephone Louise Hutchinson on 0797 314 3045.
Salford Link project
Salford Link provides out of school activities for families with disabled children from the black, minority and ethnic (BME) communities. For details, please contact Abdul Mueed or Rabia at the Salford Link Project, Chadwick Road, Eccles, M30 0WP. Telephone 0161 787 8219 or email am.muslim@gmail.com or rabia@salfordlink.org.uk.
Federation of Jewish Services
The Federation of Jewish Services offers schemes specifically for Jewish disabled children. Please contact Shelley Lewis or Carol Moffat on 0161 795 0024 for details.
Torah Tots provides after school groups for disabled children from the Jewish community. Please contact Mina Gold at the Jewish Community Centre, Bury Old Road, Salford, M7 4QY on 0161 795 4000.
Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society
Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society provides holiday play schemes for disabled children under eight years old. Please contact Kirsteen Blair for more information on 0161 432 1248.
Disability youth group
Salford Youth Service runs a youth group for disabled young people aged 12 to 25. Activities include cooking, arts and crafts, trips and visits, and group work. All group members have the opportunity to explore their own experiences and to address attitudes to disability. Please contact the Senior Neighbourhood Youth Work Manager on 0161 778 0700.
Chatsworth Youth Group
There are a number of after school and holiday activities for pupils from Chatsworth High School, Eccles, M30 9DY. For details, please contact Sue Goldsworthy on 0161 921 1405.
Oakwood Youth Group
Oakwood Youth Group provides a range of activities for disabled children aged 11 and over. These include sports and arts based activities. The group is based at Oakwood High School, Eccles, M30 9DY and is open to children from across Salford. For further information, please contact Elliot McKinnell, Mike Appleyard or Jamie Patterson on 0161 921 2880.
This page was last updated on 14 May 2012
