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Blog: 'A disabled person can be just as good at judo as someone non-disabled'
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year, looking at an A-Z of accessible opportunities. This week, jukoda Connah Anders says his sport is perfect for both body and mind.
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National Disability Sports Organisations head to Naidex 2016
From Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 April, the National Disability Sports Organisations will come together at Naidex 2016.
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London Marathon runner: "Marathon has always been on my bucket list"
The Virgin Money London Marathon 2016 takes place on Sunday 24 April. One fundraiser, participating on behalf of EFDS, is Emma Jarvis.
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Football coach discusses impact of Sainsbury’s Inclusive Training
Over 4,000 people have benefitted from Sainsbury’s Inclusive Training. One such beneficiary is newly-qualified football coach Joseph Malasi.
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England Athletics and Mind launch Mental Health Ambassadors programme
The programme aims to establish a network of volunteer ambassadors to support those of us who are experiencing mental health problems.
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Four powerlifters named in ParalympicsGB squad for Rio 2016
The line-up features current World and European Champion Ali Jawad, London 2012 bronze medallist Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake.
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GB Paralympians support week of sport at Inter Spinal Unit Games
Over 90 people from spinal unit centres across the UK have enjoyed participating in the WheelPower Inter Spinal Unit Games 2016.
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London Marathon: 25 EFDS fundraisers begin final countdown
The Virgin Money London Marathon 2016 takes place on Sunday 24 April - this year the EFDS have 25 runners pounding the streets.
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Blog: 'Ice skating is a brilliant sport which challenges your balance and coordination'
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year, looking at an A-Z of accessible opportunities. This week, Hannah Lee discusses keeping fit and making friends on the rink.
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New Mayor of Birmingham to open National Dwarf Games 2016
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Ray Hassall will open the 23rd National Dwarf Games on Saturday 30 April.
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Typhoo and EFDS tea-m up again to support disabled athletes
Typhoo and EFDS have teamed up again to ensure more disabled athletes have access to participation opportunities across England.
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Accessible communications top of the agenda at EFDS conference
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) organised the Active Communications Conference and is delighted with its success.
