Latest news from the National Disability Sports Organisations
Welcome to the latest news round-up from the National Disability Sports Organisations for January 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
British Blind Sport – 1 February 2023
British Blind Sport launch new five-year Strategy 2023-2027
British Blind Sport (BBS) has published its Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. The five-year strategy outlines the organisation's core mission, vision, values and overarching objective of increasing blind and partially sighted people's participation in sport, and leave a lasting legacy around the 2023 IBSA World Games.
LimbPower – 30 January 2023
ReVAMP is revolutionising adaptive fitness for amputees and people with limb difference
Since LimbPower launched ReVAMP in 2021 over 160 people with limb difference have benefited from the programme. ReVAMP is a life-changing online support programme that takes participants on a 12-week journey of adapted exercise circuits, nutritional advice, and support.
UK Deaf Sport – 23 January 2023
Funding opportunity available for deaf sports clubs and community groups
UK Deaf Sport is delighted to announce the continuation of funding from Sport England’s Together Fund will provide more opportunities for deaf people to be active in 2023. Deaf sports clubs and community groups can now apply for funding from UK Deaf Sport.
Dwarf Sports Association UK – 16 January 2023
Kickstart your fitness journey - setting and achieving exercise goals in 2023
It’s the start of a new year and many people are thinking about ways to get fit and healthy. For people with dwarfism, finding the right exercise routine can be a challenge. DSAuk is on hand with their dedicated resource section on the website where you can find exercise programmes and videos to help get you started.
WheelPower – 7 January 2023
Discover Tai Chi with WheelPower
Following the successful introduction of Tai Chi to their online exercise class programme, WheelPower are delighted to announce a new four-part video series with instructor Philip Sheridan. Slow down, press the pause button and enjoy the many benefits of Tai Chi from the comfort of your home.
Special Olympics GB – 7 December 2023
Special Olympics GB teams up with CCEP for Christmas gift box campaign
Special Olympics Great Britain (GB), the largest provider of year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities, has joined forces with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to create a Christmas gift box campaign led by some of its athletes.
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: Dwarf Sports Association UK
