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Disabled people's supporters needed to help with our latest research
A new project tries to understand the type of support friends, family and professional carers provide disabled people when taking part in sport or physical activity.
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Disabled people take the lead on £5 million research DRILL project
Disabled people will be at the forefront of designing projects for a new £5 million research programme to explore how disabled people can live more independent lives.
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Team EFDS supporters raise awareness and funds at the Great North Run
Last Sunday, a team of EFDS fundraisers challenged themselves to take on the Morrison's Great North Run half marathon. The charity is proud to have so many supporters, working to make active lives possible.
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Team GB's wheelchair rugby side aim to grab Rugby World Cup limelight
On the eve of the first match in London of the Rugby World Cup, Great Britain's wheelchair rugby team are on the brink of silverware and Rio qualification at the Euros in Finland.
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Theme announced for UN's International Day for Disabled People 2015
Since 1992, people from across the globe have recognised International Day for Disabled People in various ways. The annual celebration adopts a theme and this year's is- Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities.
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GBR Equestrian Dressage European Championships team announced
Following all five British horses passing today’s Horse Inspection at the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships in Deauville, France, the quartet who will line up to compete for Great Britain in the team event has been announced.
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Active Summer Fun: 'Walking proves as good for my mind as for my body'
Active Summer Fun aims to support more disabled people to find ways to be active during the warmer months. David Padgen, a Disability Sport Officer, describes his love of the great outdoors.
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Entries open for December's National Para-Swimming Championships (Long Course)
Entries are now open for the National Para Swimming Championships. The event will be held on 12-13 December 2015 at the Manchester Aquatics Centre. It is coordinated by the English Federation of Disability Sport, in partnership with British Para Swimming.
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Active Summer Fun: 'There are so many other things you can gain from taking part'
Active Summer Fun aims to support more disabled people to find ways to be active during the warmer months. Claire Stancliffe, who is a Deaf footballer, discusses her passion for sport.
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Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training is 'brilliantly interactive and diverse'
Recent attendees at a workshop in Merseyside describe their highlights of Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training, and how they put it into practice.
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Ministers highlight ‘inexcusable’ lack of access at some sports clubs and venues
Ministers have urged sports clubs and venues to step up their game on access for disabled fans, after the launch of a government report on the issue.
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Whiley and Reid win US Open singles and doubles titles
Jordanne Whiley made history on Sunday at the US Open after becoming the first British woman to win a wheelchair tennis Grand Slam singles title.