Disabled Londoners' participation in sport and physical activity

A review of progress since the publication of our September 2006 report, A sporting legacy for people with disabilities

The report, from our Economy, Culture and Sport Committee, finds that schools and leisure services need to improve the way they help disabled Londoners stay active and highlights the low level of physical activity among disabled Londoners.

Since 2006 - despite the efforts of successive mayors and improvements to facilities - the number of disabled Londoners achieving the recommended level of physical activity has only risen to around one in ten.

The report recognises that, in his Inclusive and Active strategy, the Mayor and his partners have the right overall approach, but sets out a number of improvements that could help ensure more progress is made.

These include promoting active travel options through Transport for London, ensuring teachers have the right skills to keep disabled children involved in school sports, and considering using London 2012 volunteers to encourage disabled people to stay active.