Latest news from the National Disability Sports Organisations
Welcome to the latest news round-up from the National Disability Sports Organisations for June 2022.
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
Dwarf Sports Association UK – 29 June 2022
DSAuk sponsored cycle success
Dwarf Sports Association UK supporters take part in cycling event to raise money for the charity. The group put on their cycling gear and cycled to fundraising success on Mickleover cycle path in Derbyshire.
LimbPower – 29 June 2022
Ellie Challis and National Badminton Player Meva Singh Dhesi complete O2 summit challenge
These two incredible athletes battled the elements to summit the O2 on a windy summer morning to raise awareness and support the next generation of people with limb impairments to be active.
British Blind Sport – 28 June 2022
Spotlight on making spectator sport more inclusive for people with sight loss
Watching live sport brings people from all walks of life together. British Blind Sport focuses on making spectator sport more inclusive for people with sight loss and shining a spotlight on those that are leading the way in this area.
WheelPower – 22 June 2022
Relaxing day had by all at the WheelPower Healthy Living Day
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, welcomed a group of disabled people to Stoke Mandeville Stadium to experience a variety of fitness classes from Yoga to Tai Chi.
CP Sport – 20 June 2022
Huge success as CP Sport Swimming Nationals return
CP Sport Swimming Nationals returned to Nottingham on Sunday 19 June following a two-year break due to Covid-19. Swimmers from all over the country travelled to complete in what was a hugely successful event.
UK Deaf Sport – 14 June 2022
UK Deaf Sport announce new funding opportunity for Deaf Sports in England for 2022
New fund opens for Deaf Sports in England. UK Deaf Sport is seeking to identify clubs and organisations that support Deaf or Hard of Hearing people to optimise their opportunities to participate in sport. Supported by Sport England’s Together Fund.
Special Olympics GB – 8 June 2022
Jack Grealish Fights for Inclusion in New Special Olympics GB role
England and Manchester City star, Jack Grealish signs-up to Special Olympics GGB as a principal Ambassador. Grealish has committed to a long-term role with the aim of raising visibility of the charity’s work and driving support and opportunities for the 1.5 million people who live with intellectual disabilities in Great Britain today.
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.
