Anyone can: How to overcome accessibility barriers and get active

Accessibility. Inclusion. Disability. It doesn't matter what you call it, having an impairment is a barrier to getting active.

Throughout October we'll be bringing you personal stories to show that anyone can play sport and be active, regardless of a physical or hidden disability.

Coming up this month ...

We will showcase athletes at the Invictus Games, a weeklong sporting event for injured, wounded and sick servicemen and women, held in Sydney from 20 October.

Leeds Rhinos' Kallum Watkins speaks openly about mental health in rugby league.

We will look at the dilemmas facing those trying to balance sporting careers with living with a disability.

And we'll be catching up with the England amputee football team ahead of the World Cup, taking place in Mexico between 24 October - 5 November.

Check out our fully inclusive Activity Guides to find out more about a sport or activity and our list of club finders to help you get started. You can also visit the Activity Alliance and the Physical Activity and Health Alliance in Scotland websites for information and resources.

Your stories

We've met some people in the past who are living proof that anyone can enjoy fitness and activity.

Take Chris for example...

We also want to hear from you.

How have you helped yourself through getting fitter? Has someone you know found a new lease of life through sport?

If you have a story about the benefits of getting active, let us know.

You can email us or get in touch on social media using #getinspired.