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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.
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Dates announced for beginner tennis camps for deaf people
Tennis Foundation, Great Britain's leading tennis charity has recently announced new dates for a series of beginner tennis camps for deaf and hard of hearing people.
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World Cancer Day: Ben's Mum's story
Today is World Cancer Day. There are over 200 types of cancer - Ben, 13, developed osteosarcoma aged eight. His mother, Dawn, discusses her son's passion for sport and fighting cancer as a family.
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World Cancer Day: Ben's story
Today is World Cancer Day. There are over 200 types of cancer - Ben, 13, developed osteosarcoma aged eight. He now has a running blade, and discusses his passions of boxing, sprinting and football.
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Four Tribal Series events to take place in 2016
There will be two Para Tris to coincide with the debut of paratriathlon as a Paralympic sport at Rio 2016, a Para Swim and a Para Run/Push.
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Hoey hails Panathlon
The Panathlon Challenge, a national charity which provides ‘mini Paralympics’ for disabled schoolchildren across the UK, celebrated its 20th anniversary at an event in London last night.
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Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training is a “good mixture of practical and theory”
The Sports and Community Development Manager for a District Leisure Trust tells EFDS that thanks to Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training: I now have a much better understanding of what is achievable"."
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This Girl Can: Valerie's story
Valerie Copenhagen from Ruislip in Greater London has always enjoyed tennis. But two years ago her passion for the sport grew stronger. In her own words, Valerie discusses how important it is to her that her coach is deaf aware and the benefits of being a
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Level 2 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with disabled clients
The CYQ Exercise and Disability qualification was developed as part of IFI and provides instructors with the confidence and expertise to address these barriers and deliver safe, effective and fun exercise programmes for a range of disabled people.
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Gordon Reid makes history at Australian Open
Gordon Reid made history again today when the 24-year-Scot old produced a magnificent performance to win his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open after beating Joachim Gerard of Belgium 7-6(7), 6-4 in Melbourne.
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Blogs: EFDS takes a look at an A-Z of accessible sporting opportunities
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year, looking at an A-Z of accessible opportunities. This week we revisit the first blogs of 2016; angling, boccia and climbing.
