EFDS and Interactive agree another year of a successful partnership
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) and Interactive have announced another year of partnership. Working to ensure more disabled people can be active for life; the two organisations will increase participation in sport and physical activity and develop more inclusion opportunities for disabled Londoners throughout the coming year (2014/15).
EFDS is a national charity and body, dedicated to disabled people throughout England. They are also a Sport England National Partner. Interactive is the lead strategic body for disability equality in sport in London. Together their partnership will engage the sport and physical activity sectors as well as the disability movement in London. The wider aim is to provide a society in which disabled people are able to access more opportunities of their choice, at a venue of their choice and at a level of their choice.
Interactive, a registered charity is the lead strategic development agency for sport and physical activity for disabled people in London. Their vision is to achieve an active and inclusive capital. They ensure disability equality and inclusion are at the heart of grass root sport in London. Their role is to influence and support mainstream sport providers and policy makers to ensure they create, deliver and sustain inclusive opportunities for disabled people. We use our expertise and influence across London to advocate inclusive sport and inform and advise disabled people on how they can get involved, at all levels, in sport and physical activity in London.
Rebecca Dance, Interactive CEO said:
“We are extremely pleased to be joining forces with EFDS for another year. The investment and partnership that this relationship brings is a huge benefit to the London sport and physical activity sector and disabled Londoners. Sports participation rates amongst disabled Londoners are above the national average and this partnership will only support that success to grow. We would like to thank Sport England and EFDS for their continued support of the work Interactive carry’s out around the Disability Equality in sport agenda across London.”
Barry Horne, EFDS CEO said:
“Our partnership with Interactive reflects the unique position of London as a flagship sports City. There are more disabled Londoners participating than ever before. However, there is still a significant amount of work to do while disabled people are half as likely to be active than non-disabled people. Together, our work will draw upon the needs of disabled people and support the many providers involved to deliver more opportunities across the region.”
