Belfast leisure centres are to introduce new swimming lessons for people with autism, in a drive for inclusivity across the service.
During the last meeting of the full Belfast City Council before the May 18 elections, councillors agreed to a motion “to expand and promote inclusive services within our leisure centres to ensure an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone.”
It states: “The council will continue its pioneering work with 'Swimming Buddies' in Brooke Leisure Centre and explore ways to expand this across all 12 leisure centres in Belfast, to ensure the life skills of swimming lessons are readily accessible for children at a local level offering a supportive space for families and provided in an inclusive manner.”
