Stroke of genius Poolpods help disabled enjoy their swimming

decided to approve spend for the installation of a second Poolpod at Valley Leisure Centre.

“This fantastic piece of technology will contribute to making our leisure centres more accessible for all users.” Disability Sport NI chief

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Kevin O’neill added: “The facilities that have received the Poolpods have shown a great commitment to improving access and providing their staff with disability inclusion training.

“This project is part of the wider District Council Disability Sports Hub Project which recently saw a significant investment into disability sports equipment in every council area.”

Sport NI chief Antoinette Mckeown said the “many benefits of an active lifestyle to our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing should be open to everyone”. She added: “These Poolpods are the latest example of how the Active Living: No Limits Action Plan is enhancing the lives of local people with a disability through sport.”

WATER BENEFIT Yesterday’s launch at Antrim Forum BOOST Antrim Forum ACCESS Valley Leisure Centre