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World Health Day: Supporting disabled people to enjoy more healthy and active lifestyles
It is World Health Day today (7 April), sponsored by the World Health Organisation, and this year the focus is on food safety. Here, we talk to Linda Hancox, from Fit for Life, about her work with disabled people to enjoy more healthy and active lifestyle
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Blog: 'EFDS likes to share great examples of better practice'
April's blog theme is local opportunities. EFDS National Partnerships Advisor, Jess Cook, looks at providing a vital link between groups and County Sports Partnerships, and trying to meet the needs of all.
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British Blind Sport launches new activity pack for visually impaired children
British Blind Sport is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot study called 'First Steps' to encourage visually impaired children and their families to lead a more active lifestyle.
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Recognising World Autism Awareness Day 2015 in sport and physical activity
Today (Thursday 2 April 2015) is World Autism Awareness Day. To recognise the day, the English Federation of Disability Sport is highlighting the opportunities for people with autism to take part in sport and exercise across the country.
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Disability Sport Conference 2015, Nottingham, opens for booking
Cerebral Palsy Sport is to host new Disability Sport Conference alongside CPISRA World Games this summer. The conference will address issues around equality and equity of disability sport.
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Stafford students benefit from Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training
Students at Stafford College take Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training, adding to the 1,500 who have already benefitted from the scheme.
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UK Deaf Sport announces new national conference for 2015
On Friday 15 May, UK Deaf Sport will host a national conference to address current issues and opportunities around the provision of deaf sport in the UK.
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Working together to ensure positive coaching environments
Here, EFDS provides an update on the ongoing support given through sports coach uk, to ensure coaching environments become a more positive experience for disabled people of all ages.
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Engaging more disabled people in the East Midlands- EFDS Regional Forum
Catherine Slater is an EFDS Engagement Advisor and covers Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Here, she provides an update on the recent Regional Forum.
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Exciting news of first ever Mixed Ability Rugby World tournament
The first ever Mixed Ability Rugby World tournament will see players with learning or physical disabilities playing alongside non-disabled players in the same full-contact game.
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IPC President praises sport at Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) visits Stoke Mandeville Stadium for the IPC Shooting World Cup.
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Ticket sales open for first World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
Tickets have gone on sale for the inaugural World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, due to take place at the Copper Box Arena on London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from October 12 to 16.
