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Hi, I'd like to chat or email someone with direct experience running climbing sessions for people with physical disabilities. Just looking for some advice.Cheers.

In reply to BOOGA: Don't know of anyone specifically but the following is a link to Nikolas Royale.

He might be able to give some direction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UhVeb-4tmd4

In reply to BOOGA: It's a nice vid too as it has young David Hooper in it (He definitely could have helped but now sadly missed).

In reply to BOOGA: Im happy to help as much as I can. Also just set up a Facebook page called disability climbing. This is for people to post and share information about events or anything useful. Like it and share ot

In reply to BOOGA: Have you searched on here, I seem to remember old threads on this.

In reply to BOOGA:

The BMC have this leaflet:

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/booklet-disability-awareness-in-rock-climbing

I think also, that physical disabilities covers a pretty wide range of people. Someone who is blind will have completely different issues to someone who has no legs. I think it is worth realising that it is a partnership, so involving the person themselves in any process. People are usually pretty good at coming up with ideas for ways of doing things which will work for their disability - they are usually experts in their own bodies. You will get ideas from them that you would never get without involving them.

In reply to BOOGA:
Thanks all, appreciate the feedback and input I've received on this. You've given me solid foundations for research and work.