The energy is all about choice, autonomy, and advocacy.

I was genuinely buzzing about today’s meeting.

A brilliant group of young people from the Scottish Disability Sport Young Persons Sport Panel came together with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to co-create something really special—a brand new workshop designed by young people with disabilities for young people with disabilities. It’s the next step in a journey that started with the “Disability, Identity and Sport” workshop, which is still available and well worth checking out.

The Disability, Identity and Sport workshop dives into the big topics—identity, mental health and wellbeing, and self-acceptance in the world of disability sport. It’s real, it’s thoughtful, and it’s packed with insight. It’s specifically aimed at people with disabilities aged between 16-24.

Here’s what the workshop aims to do:

• Help participants better understand mental health, identity, and self-care—and what those things actually mean in the context of disability.

• Unpack the barriers that people with disabilities often face.

• Explore the functional model of disability and how it can promote acceptance in sport and physical activity.

• Share practical ways to support self-care, with sport and physical activity as key tools.

If this sounds like something that could benefit your group, team, or organisation, get in touch with Scottish Disability Sport to book a session.

Now, a quick personal reflection…

I came away from the meeting feeling totally inspired. The conversation wasn’t just thoughtful—it was brave. The group didn’t hold back from asking the big questions or challenging each other (and me!) in the best kind of way. There was so much respect, empathy, and honesty in the room, it created a space where everyone felt safe to stretch their thinking and grow.

I can't wait to see where this group goes next. The energy is all about choice, autonomy, and advocacy. And trust me—this is just the beginning.

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