039 Getting the fitness business more inclusive with Sarah Park

In this week's episode join me and Sarah Park, disability diva, as we explore getting the fitness business more inclusive. Hear Sarah's experience of being disabled within the fitness industry and some of her advice for how to make fitness spaces more inclusive for people with a disability. We discuss advocacy, the difference between being pro active rather than reactive and some of the misconceptions of training disabled people. About Sarah Park:Sarah, a woman in her 40s based in the UK, gracefully navigates life with a lifelong disability. Her passion is dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of disabled individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and truly valued.Sarah collaborates with disabled individuals to enhance their independence and boost their confidence. She also actively engages with businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities to promote awareness about disability inclusion.  She is committed to encouraging positive societal changes, and her mission extends to making the world more accessible and welcoming for everyone. While addressing challenges disabled individuals face across various spheres, she particularly emphasises breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.Sarah aims to contribute to a society where people with disabilities can lead fulfilling lives. In summary, her work revolves around empowerment, collaboration, and education, with a constant eye on the journey toward a more inclusive world for individuals with disabilities.https://www.facebook.com/groups/disabilityinclusionbusinessnetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/thedisabilitydiva/https://www.instagram.com/thedisabilitydiva/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahparkdiva/ About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho