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  1. Rationale for the network and further information

    The DisSPA network aims to provide a transdisciplinary space to connect members and allies who advocate for, and collaborate to, enhance the provision of more inclusive and empowering sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disability.

  2. Malik Al Nasir

    Malik Al Nasir is an author, poet and academic from Liverpool. From the age of 9 to 18 Malik grew up in care. By 18 he says he was left traumatised, semi-literate, homeless and destitute, many years later going on to successfully sue Liverpool City Council for neglect, racism and physical abuse.

  3. Sport-related

    The Sport Coaching Research Group undertakes research within PE, sports development and leisure studies with sports organisations and governing bodies including British Cycling, Sport England, and the Youth Sport Trust. Our expertise relates to inclusivity in sport, coaching, physical activity and children's movement.