Latest news from the National Disability Sports Organisations
Welcome to the latest news round-up from the National Disability Sports Organisations for May 2023.
The National Disability Sports Organisations (NDSOs) are a good starting point for many deaf and disabled people who want to be more active. They provide advice, support, and opportunities for people of all ages with specific impairments to take part in sport and activity.
Latest NDSO news
UK Deaf Sport – 30 May 2023
UK Deaf Sport launch new deaf awareness in sport eLearning course
UK Deaf Sport is excited to launch this eLearning course on Deaf Awareness in Sport with Accelerate Sport and eCoach UK. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to make activities more inclusive for everyone and support deaf people’s inclusion in sport.
LimbPower – 30 May 2023
LimbPower and UR:Enabled launch swashbuckling exercise videos for children with limb impairments
Shiver me timbers! LimbPower and UR:Enabled have launched a series of animated pirate themed adapted exercise videos for children with upper and lower limb differences.
British Blind Sport – 24 May 2023
See Sport Differently tackles reasons why sport isn’t accessible
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and British Blind Sport (BBS) launch a new participation campaign. 'See Sport Differently' aims to tackle the biggest barriers that stop blind and partially sighted people enjoying sport and physical activity.
Dwarf Sports Association UK – 23 May 2023
Celebrating three decades of The Dwarf Sports Association UK
On the 26-29 May, the Dwarf Sports Association UK celebrated 30 years of the organisations National Games. The anniversary stands as a remarkable testament to the power of sports to unite and empower individuals.
WheelPower – 15 May 2023
WheelPower launches new website this spring
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport has launched its new website this Spring. The website will support the 2022-2027 Moving Forward Together strategy which sets out the charity’s ambition to further develop opportunities and programmes for disabled people to move more, be active and enjoy sport. Visit www.wheelpower.org.uk.
CP Sport – 8 May 2023
CP Sport is seeking a new CP Football Development Officer
CP Sport is seeking a CP Football Development Officer to be responsible for strategic coordination of cerebral palsy football and frame football nationally, in collaboration with The FA.
Special Olympics GB – 3 May 2023
Special Olympics GB appoints new Head of Network and Director of Operations
Special Olympics Great Britain has bolstered its core National Office team, that supports the network and membership, by appointing Vanessa Snell as Director of Operations and Emma Kane-McGuigan as Head of Network. Both appointments are newly created roles in its leadership team.
Find out more about the NDSOs
Click here to learn more about the NDSOs, and visit their individual websites to find out how they can help you to get moving and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
All NDSOs are Activity Alliance members. We are proud to work collaboratively with them to achieve fairness for disabled people in sport and activity.
Photo credit: Special Olympics GB.
