News
Keep up to date with our latest news. To send us your news releases, please email our team. You can also sign up to our newsletter. Your stories are important to us and we publish blogs from a range of people. Please get in touch if you are keen to share your story.
Found 3720 news stories. Show all
-
British players set for UNIQLO Wheelchair Masters finals
British players will contest Saturday’s women’s, men’s and quad finals for the second straight year at the UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters, the ITF’s year-end championship.
-
EFDS backs campaign to show George Osborne the value of grassroots sport
EFDS is backing a new campaign to ensure disabled people do not endure the greatest impact of any planned funding cuts in sport. Get Your Kit On is designed to promote support for grassroots sport ahead of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review on
-
Blog: 'We passionately want all young people to have a sporting chance'
EFDS features a blog post every Friday through the year. This week, Niamh Reilly of Youth Sport Trust, discusses Inclusive PE Training and helping to provide opportunities to young disabled people.
-
Pride of Sport Awards announce Disabled Sports Person shortlist
On Wednesday 25 November 2015, the Pride of Sport Awards will be held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Three disabled sports people will be a part of the glamorous night. They have been shortlisted for the Disabled Sports Person Award.
-
Women in Sport calls for continued action towards gender diverse leadership
Latest research shows that positive steps in gender diversity at board level are not supported by sustainable workforce development.
-
A third of disabled people feel they are treated differently, figures reveal
November 2015 marks the twentieth anniversary since the Disability Discrimination Act became law in Britain. The charity for disabled people, Scope, has revealed that two-thirds of disabled adults say they are still treated differently, 20 years on.
-
Double World Judo Champion backs British Blind Sport festive campaign
Two-time World Judo Champion and British Blind Sport’s youth patron, Ben Quilter gives his backing to the charity’s Christmas campaign – Jingle Balls 2015.
-
IFI Excellent accredited facility transforms Tabitha's lifestyle
Tabitha Fung is enjoying an active lifestyle thanks to the Sandwell Leisure Trust's Portway Lifestyle Centre in Oldbury, near Birmingham. The facility is leading the way across the Midlands with its Excellent accreditation through the Inclusive Fitness In
-
Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training 'inspired me to inspire others'
A volunteer working for the community arm of a Super League rugby league team says his experience of Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training has greatly increased his confidence.
-
Sainsbury’s launch Active Kids Paralympic Challenge
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Paralympic Challenge is a partnership between Sainsbury’s, Youth Sport Trust and ParalympicsGB to get more young people involved in inclusive sport.
-
Head to the Lake District for BMC Disability Symposium 2015
The BMC Disability Symposium 2015 returns to the Lake District on 28-29 November to give people skills and support to introduce people with disabilities to adventurous activities.
-
Sussex Judo club receives Queen's Award for voluntary services
Athletes and coaches at Westerleigh Judo Club in Sussex received The Queen's Award for voluntary services on Saturday 31 October.
