Coventry creates charter for inclusive sport and leisure

Coventry City Council’s Disability Action Equality Partnership (DEAP) has developed and launched a Sports and Leisure Charter, designed to guarantee inclusive sport and leisure for all residents.

The charter sets out a range of commitments designed to improve the experience and opportunities for people with disabilities and their families in Coventry to access sporting and leisure activities in the city. It follows similar initiatives led by the DEAP, such as the Shopping Charter and Transport Charter.

Councillor Christine Thomas, Chair of the DEAP, said: “This is such an important charter. Coventry is a fantastic sporting city, and a city that believes in equality for all, and in making these pledges, we show our commitment to ensuring that everyone can enjoy sport and leisure in the city, whether that is through taking part or watching.

Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, added: “This Charter will give people of all ages the power and confidence to enjoy sport and leisure in their many forms and will see partners across the city and region take a good look at how they support people with disabilities – visible and non-visible.”

The DEAP has been tasked with identifying issues that are significant in order to meet the needs of disabled people.