Tag Archives: disability sports

In the same week as the International Day for Disabled People, on 29 November, Ministers, MPs and senior sporting figures joined a celebration event held at the House of Lords. The event was organised by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) and hosted by the Chair of the Youth Sport Trust, Baroness Sue Campbell. The reception recognised the success ... Read More »

A unique partnership between UK employment charity Shaw Trust and international sports technology business Ottobock, is calling for greater access to sport and assistive technology to achieve independence for disabled people. Shaw Trust and Ottobock will be using the 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress in Edinburgh this year as a platform to raise the awareness of the importance of sport ... Read More »

Grant of £424,958 has been awarded to national deafblind charity, Sense, to fund the ‘Sporting Sense’ project. Sense, the national deafblind charity, has been awarded a grant of £424,958 from Sport England to increase opportunities for people with deafblindness to participate in sport and physical activity through its ‘Sporting Sense’ project. Sense will use the investment to continue developing a ... Read More »

Snozone enhances “Snozone Disability Snowsports” with brand new sit-skis and FREE slope time 10 July 2016. Snozone, the operators of two premier indoor snow slopes in the UK believe that snow sports should be accessible and inclusive to everyone – regardless of any sensory, cognitive or physical impairment.  Such is their passion and dedication for equality, they have dedicated time and ... Read More »

Five Para athletes have been shortlisted for the Allianz Athlete of the Month poll for June 2016, and the public are now invited to vote for their winner via www.paralympic.org. The nominations are: Gustavo Fernandez, ARG, wheelchair tennis The 22-year-old won his first Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, winning all of his matches in straight sets after beating ... Read More »

Maxine Nicholls, from Buntingford, a determined disabled racing driver has been appointed as an Ambassador for The 2016 Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! The Mobility Roadshow is back at Silverstone Circuit, Northants, from the 26-28 of May. Maxine, age 34, lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a genetic condition that damages peripheral nerves. She joins an elite group of dedicated ... Read More »

The 2016 Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! will be featuring an adaptive sports zone available to all visitors interested in playing inclusive sports such as wheelchair tennis and basketball, powerchair football and Boccia (26-28 May 2016, Silverstone, Northants).    The Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! is the UK’s leading consumer-focused event offering the opportunity to test, trial and ... Read More »

England Golf is partnering the charity BALASA to support the first English Disability Open Championship at the Forest of Arden, Warwickshire, from 27-28 August 2016.  BALASA is the charity promoting golf for all disabilities and its secretary, Ian Dixon, commented: “BALASA are delighted to collaborate with England Golf on the first English Disability Open. “This partnership, together with Marriott Forest ... Read More »

Results from Pre-Paralympic Poll show; 41% of disabled people say there are no opportunities suitable for them 2012 medallist Ben Rushgrove calls for investment in sport for everyone to mark the road to the Rio 2016 games Gyms, leisure centres and other sports facility providers in the UK are failing to provide activities that many disabled people feel they can participate ... Read More »

The Dwarf Sports Association UK (DSAuk) has launched their first National Sport and Physical Activity Survey, which aims to help increase the number of sporting and recreational activity opportunities for people with dwarfism and restricted growth across the UK. DSAuk is the National Disability Sports Organisation for people with restricted growth and dwarfism in the UK and are supported by ... Read More »

More than 250 disabled children from schools across Merseyside took part in The Choices Festival of Disability Sport for Children at Wavertree Sports Park. Pupils from Clare Mount, Chestnut Lodge, Palmerston, Lansbury Bridge, Woodchurch High, West Kirby Residential, Malvern and Alt Bridge, took part in a wide range of sports including athletics, basketball, polybat, boccia, new age kurling and football. ... Read More »

Samantha Kinghorn, one of the UK’s most successful wheelchair racers, has become the first person in the UK to be supplied with a new ‘every day’ carbon fibre wheelchair from mobility specialists Ottobock. Provided by Bromakin Wheelchairs, the Voyager Evo wheelchair is made to the highest quality, designed for active wheelchair users and is nearly indestructible. Perfect for her busy, ... Read More »