Dragons On The Move

The Dragons have also engaged with specialist education settings, including the Pathways programme at Parkside and students at King’s Lynn Academy. These interactions aim to grow the volunteer network, raise awareness of accessibility in local sports and leisure settings, and inspire more young people with disabilities to get involved.

We recently produced a case study showing our visit to King’s Lynn Academy, helping to showcase the impact of this work. Check it out in our case studies section below.

The Dragons have played a key role in strengthening relationships with leisure providers, most notably through ongoing work with Alive West Norfolk. They’ve visited several of the organisation’s sites in West Norfolk, including Downham, St James, Oasis, and Lynnsport to review accessibility and usability.

This partnership has led to a deeper, more sustained collaboration, with the DRAGONs now recognised as key stakeholders in shaping inclusive practices. Check out our case study videos below to see the impact of this work.

The growing demand for the Dragons’ reviews highlights a crucial gap in the leisure sector – the need for accessibility insights from those with disabilities. New providers are increasingly interested, recognising the value of these reviews. The Dragons’ unique perspective helps leisure facilities become truly inclusive, transforming the sector one review at a time.

The rising demand for the Dragons’ input reflects a growing recognition of the value of ‘lived experience’ in shaping accessible environments. Leisure facilities and sports clubs are now actively approaching the group for reviews and support, with interest continuing to grow.

In partnership with the Active Norfolk Welfare Officer, efforts are also underway to extend this reach further, connecting with even more clubs across the region to promote inclusion from the ground up.