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Happy Valentine’s Day, from active disabled people and their partners
On this special day, EFDS hears from people who are supported to be active by their loved ones. It’s the turn of those people to wish their supporters a Happy Valentine’s.
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Blog: 'As a sport, diving has improved my self-esteem'
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year, looking at an A-Z of accessible opportunities. This week, enthusiastic divers Matthew and Sean discuss their favourite sport.
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British Blind Sport expands education library
British Blind Sport, the National Disability Sport Organisation committed to enhancing and improving sport and physical activity for visually impaired people, is pleased to announce the publication of its fifth educational resource.
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Judoka ready to fight for medals as they join ParalympicsGB for Rio 2016
In a team that blends Paralympic Games experience with up-and-coming talent, four British judoka become the first athletes selected for Rio 2016 this year.
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LimbPower launches new website
LimbPower, the national charity is proud to reveal its brand new website. Designed and created to support more amputees and people with limb impairments to take part in sport and physical activity at all levels.
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Rio and future hopefuls supported by GO GOLD Funding Programme
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) and its partners are pleased to support local talented athletes through the GO GOLD Funding Programme.
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Weir headlines British team for IPC Athletics World Cup
Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir (coach: Jenny Archer) will lead the British Athletics team at the IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup held at the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 24 April.
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National Wheelchair Tennis Series nears opening tournament
Australian Open wheelchair tennis Champion Gordon Reid throws his support behind the Tennis Foundation’s new National Wheelchair Tennis Series, which gets underway next month in Loughborough.
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Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training 'has furthered my knowledge'
A group of undergraduate students at the University of Sunderland enjoy a Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training workshop to complement their studies.
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WheelPower launches national sport and physical activity survey
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, today (Tuesday 9 February) launches its first national sport and physical activity survey titled #TalkAboutTakingPart.
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Blog: 'Darts people are a fun lot, really friendly - give it a go!'
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year, looking at an A-Z of accessible opportunities. This week, skilled darts player Michelle discusses throwing for glory from her wheelchair.
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British Blind Sport takes its 'First Steps' into Scotland
British Blind Sport is heading to Scotland. Thanks to funding from People's Postcode Lottery, the national charity will deliver its successful First Steps project north of the border for the first time this year.