Discover inclusive, accessible sports events near you with Scottish Disability Sport. Meet the Motability Scheme team, try something new, and see how the right mobility can open up more opportunities.
SDS is the national governing body for disability sport in Scotland. They support children and adults with a physical, sensory or learning disability to take part in sport and physical activity. No matter your age or ability, there are lots of ways to get involved.
SDS's vision is for all sport and physical activity in Scotland to be welcoming and inclusive for disabled people.
Learn more about SDS(opens in a new window)
Use your qualifying mobility allowance to lease a brand-new vehicle through the Motability Scheme, with insurance, servicing and breakdown included. Choose from a car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAVWheelchair Accessible Vehicle), powered wheelchair or scooter.
The Motability Scheme and SDS work together to make sport more accessible in Scotland. Together we bring inclusive sport to local communities through SDS Parasport Festivals, National Championships and the 2027 National Exhibition Event, plus SDS’ training for PE teachers, coaches and volunteers.
Come and meet us at some SDS events. We’d love to see you there and tell you more about the Scheme.
Try a range of sports in a friendly and accessible environment. Parasport Festivals are aimed at school aged children with a physical disability, vision impairment, or hearing loss who attend mainstream school. Entry is open to pupils in P1-S6 across Scotland.
Forth Valley Parasport Festival
Shetland Parasport Festival
Highland Parasport Festival
Fife Parasport Festival
Find out more and register for Parasport Festivals(opens in a new window)
Scottish Disability Sport National Championships offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants with disabilities to compete at a national level. Participation in these events is either open to anyone with a disability or through qualifying via a local SDS branch championship.
If you're interested in competing or coming along to spectate then please email SDS at events@scottishdisabilitysport.com(opens in a new window).
Open to all to register as a spectator.
Senior Swimming - Learning Disability
Junior Swimming – Physical Disability
Find out more and register for Swimming National Championships(opens in a new window)
Junior Athletics
Senior Athletics
Find out more and register for Athletics National Championships(opens in a new window)
Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) has a branch member network of 14 branches around Scotland that deliver sport and physical opportunities at a local level.
Find your local branch(opens in a new window)
SDS also deliver an extensive education and learning programme of inclusion training (both online and in-person) should you want to find out more about a specific sport or disability and how to employ inclusive practice in a sporting environment.
Learn more about Scottish Disability Sport Coaching and Education(opens in a new window)
