Disability Sports News - September 2024

Disability Sports Organisations 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.

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Dwarf Sports Association UK

The Dwarf Sports Association UK supports the Equal Play campaign

ParalympicsGB launched the Equal Play campaign. Its goal is to ensure that no child is left on the sidelines by asking the UK government to commit to making positive changes for disabled children to improve their access to school sport.

Just 1 in 4 disabled children say they take part regularly in sport at school. There are 1.5 million disabled children – 15% of the school population – and it is shocking that such a large number of young people do not have the chance to participate in sport and develop and grow as a result.

ParalympicsGB has published an Open Letter calling for the Prime Minister to commit to a clear plan to create positive change on this issue.

British Blind Sport

BBS Junior Swim Festival returns this November

British Blind Sport (BBS) is partnering with Swim England to host a special BBS Junior Swim Festival. The free event will take place on Sunday 10 November 2024 from 1pm to 5pm at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Rd, Solihull B91 1NB. The event provides an excellent opportunity for blind and partially sighted young people aged 3 to 17 from all over the UK to participate in fun and competitive activities. Attendees will also be able to meet VI athletes on the para-swimming pathway, who will share their experiences and advice on what it takes to become a competitive swimmer. Multi-medal winning Paralympic swimmer and Channel swimmer, Melanie Barratt will join the BBS Junior Swim Festival to discuss her journey with attendees following her successful attempt at becoming the first blind woman to swim the English Channel in August.

LimbPower

LimbPower Announces Fundamental Skills Events for Children in Surrey and Bristol

The Surrey event will take place on Saturday, 7 December 2024, at YMCA East Surrey, located on YMCA Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ. The Bristol event is scheduled for Saturday, 14th December 2024, at Badminton School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA.

Children attending these events will be taught essential physical skills such as throwing, catching, kicking, running, jumping, skipping, and cycling. This year, the events will also introduce new balance and bike skills to enhance overall physical coordination. These activities are designed to help children take part in school PE, build their confidence and self-esteem, and learn new skills in a supportive environment. Additionally, the events provide a valuable opportunity for children to meet and connect with peers who have similar disabilities.

Cerebral Palsy Sport

The CP Sport National Athletics Championships Results

The CP Sport National Athletics Championships took place on 8 September 2024 at Warwick University Track in Coventry. Follow the links of the CP Sport website to view all the track and field results.

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