Episode
Jamie's Swimming Struggle: Accessibility for Disabled
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- May 11, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
Jamie Rigg, a 28-year-old with cerebral palsy, faces challenges accessing pools with necessary hoists for swimming, his primary form of mobility. Despite efforts, only a distant pool in Glasgows Gorbals area has functional hoists. This lack of accessibility negatively impacts his physical and mental health, and quality time with his girlfriend. KA Leisure, managing some pools, reports repairs and improvements, but the issue persists, highlighting the need for better maintenance and equal access for disabled individuals. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce3703505dc51b24