EFDS - English Federation of Disability Sport

Engaging disabled people resource

This resource provides support and guidance to NGBs and other networks on how best to engage disabled people in sport. Whether it is more information on the disability sector or legislation- download the whole resource or sections to suit your need.

English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. As a registered charity we rely on funding to support our work. Working with key partners, including National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs), we aim to increase and improve sports opportunities.

Headlines

› Riding for the Disabled Association and Special Olympics Great Britain announce partnership

The national governing body of the sport of equestrian for disabled people in the UK, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Great Britain, the country’s largest everyday sports training and competition programme for children and adults with a learning disability.

› Ten strong Table Tennis Squad announced for ParalympicsGB

The British Paralympic Association confirmed today that the first ten Table Tennis players have been selected for ParalympicsGB at London 2012. The ten players have all qualified by right through regional championships and world ranking lists and are one of the youngest squads in the world at the moment.

› Funding boost for Sport in 2012 and beyond

Changes to lottery share and increased ticket sales mean £500 million more for sport over the next five years. Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt has revealed that latest lottery projections show that sport will be £500 million better off over the next five years, leaving a lasting sporting legacy from London 2012.

Events

› CP Sport Multi Sports Development Day Wed 1st Feb 2012 to Thu 2nd Feb 2012

Open to any children with cerebral palsy or a physical disability.

› Four Nations Disabled Badminton Fri 17th Feb 2012 to Sun 19th Feb 2012

The Scottish event of the 4 Nations Parabadminton Series is being held in Glasgow

› Coaching Deaf Footballers Course Sat 18th Feb 2012

The National Deaf Children’s Society in partnership with Somerset FA are running a Coaching Deaf Footballers course in conjunction with the Deaf Friendly FC (DFFC) project.

› The Inclusive Fitness Initiative

is a programme supporting the fitness industry to become more inclusive-catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people, as well as raising physical activity participation levels.

› The Playground to Podium

framework has been developed to help young disabled people progress from PE and community sport to high-level performance and competition. Follow the link to find out more.

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