In the clip above you can share Sandra Johansson's and Emma Andersson's experiences of training in Värnamo.
Today, the race was organized Applaruset, a race for everyone who is disabled in the municipality of Värnamo. Participants can run or walk during the race.
- We think it is important with physical activity in Värnamo, says Maria Andersson, who is a rehab assistant in Värnamo.
"Important with the right support"Maria Andersson works with physical activity and health. She says that the municipality organizes many activities for people with disabilities.
- We work with both staff and users so they want to be involved in these activities. It's not just about getting people into a race, but having to train for this race in different ways, she says.
Are there people with disabilities that you can't reach?
- The important thing is that people have the right support from home, from their daily activities or group housing, if they have difficulty getting out of their training. Good staff support is needed, says Maria Andersson.
In Värnamo, the care administration has worked with activities such as training for people with disabilities for five years. The municipality makes other health-promoting efforts, they have a training round called adventure jogging, swimming and an obstacle course.