Disability Equality Action Partnership

This Sports & Leisure 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. 

As part of Coventry City Council’s One Coventry approach, we recognise that all members of society must have equal access to sport and leisure in our city.  We are therefore committed to working with community groups, partners and Council services to make this a reality.

Commitments

1. To review the provision of accessible play equipment in key parks / play areas in the city, in order to improve inclusive play opportunities for children and young people. 
2. Ensure the installation and promotion of Changing Places Toilets at strategic public sports facilities, parks, and leisure venues in the city. 
3. Improve the access to sports and leisure venues in the city through continued work with the West Midlands Combined Authority and other stakeholders across the region. 
4. Undertake equality impact assessments of major sporting and leisure events in the city in order to improve inclusivity for people with disabilities. 
5. Ensure targeted communication and marketing through Go CV to people with disabilities and their families in order to increase their participation in sporting and leisure events in the city. 
6. Work with partners and providers to ensure the availability of quality activities for disabled people is increased in the city, including the development of new activities that are locally driven.  
7. Continue to provide a range of adult education courses in the city that are fully inclusive and meet the health and wellbeing needs of people with disabilities.  
8. Ensure the provision of mixed ability activities where people who require adaptions can take part and enjoy the experience along with friends and families. 
9. Provide a quiet safe space at strategic sport and leisure venues and events for people with neurodivergent conditions. 
10. To increase the number of local public leisure facilities achieving Quest quality mark to support local people to receive the best experience.