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EFDS privileged to witness spectacular Opening Ceremony
British stars of past, present and future played leading roles at Wednesday night’s Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, watched by a crowd including the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister David Cameron.
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EFDS celebrate role in champions' lives
Today the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin and the English Federation of Disability Sport are proud to have been a part of a large number of participants' lives.
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Pistorius views Brit as 'huge threat'
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock has been described as a 'huge threat' by Paralympic great Oscar Pistorius ahead of next week's T44 100m event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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County Sports Partnership Network back Chartership
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has signed a partnership agreement with the County Sports Partnership Network, the first of its kind for British Sport.
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Paralympic Legacy Fund for Sports Wheelchairs
The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust (SACT) is delighted to announce that it is making available £50,000 of the Trust’s funds to enable UK clubs, schools and charities to acquire sports wheelchairs.
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“Pass the baton” for all disabled people to be active
EFDS 'Pass the baton' campaign begins to support all disabled people to be active. There are many ways you can join in to show your support for inclusive sport and exercise at every level.
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TECHNO ‘JIM’ selected as volunteer for Games village
Technogym the official equipment supplier for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have selected a disabled fitness instructor as one of the volunteers to work in the Athletes Village gym during the Paralympic Games.
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Gold Medal stamp for each ParalympicsGB individual or team win
Following the success of TeamGB at the London 2012 Olympics and in response to public demand, Royal Mail is gearing up to continue to paint the UK gold with gold post boxes and individual Gold Medal stamps for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Our Greatest Team to be honoured with London parade
British athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are to be honoured with a parade through the streets of the capital
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English Snooker partner with Disability Sport Events
Disability Sport Events (DSE) support the management of disability snooker championships handover to EASB.
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Young athlete chosen as Paralympic Flame Ambassador for Plymouth
A 14 year old athlete who has come through the Playground to Podium and Disability Sport Events programme has been chosen as the Paralympic Flame Ambassador for Plymouth.
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Virgin London Marathon 2013 places
Fundraise for the charity by taking part in London's iconic marathon in 2013. Limited places are now available for you to make a difference in sport for disabled people.
