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Latest news from the National Disability Sports Organisations

Welcome to the latest news round-up from the National Disability Sports Organisations for April 2023. 

Man and woman wearing eye masks playing goalball. Photo credit: British Blind Sport

The National Disability Sports Organisations (NDSOs) are a good starting point for many deaf and disabled people who want to be more active. They provide advice, support, and opportunities for people of all ages with specific impairments to take part in sport and activity.

Latest NDSO news

LimbPower – 25 April 2023

LimbPower Junior Games 2023 take place on 15 July 
LimbPower is delighted to announce the date for this year’s LimbPower Junior Games. The fun-filled event will take place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Saturday 15 July. The event provides children with limb difference the opportunity to try lots of different sports, learn for top coaches, and develop their skills.

UK Deaf Sport – 14 April 2023

UK Deaf Sport seeks commercial and sponsorship consultancy support 
UK Deaf Sport is seeking costed proposals from experienced consultants/companies in relation to commercial partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. To support opportunities for the DeaflympicGB Team and the delivery of UK Deaf Sport’s wider UK and international deaf sport responsibilities. 

British Blind Sport – 5 April 2023

See Sport Differently Accessible Communication Conference 2023 
British Blind Sport (BBS) and RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) will host an Accessible Communication Conference as part of See Sport Differently, a Sport England-funded initiative breaking down barriers for blind and partially sighted people in sport and activity. The free event will take place on Tuesday 16 May 2023 from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Mattioli Woods, Welford Road, Stadium in Leicester.

Special Olympics GB – 3 April 2023

Special Olympics GB secures Judo entry for Berlin 2023 World Games 
Special Olympics Great Britain secures participation in the Judo competition at the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Sean Allan has been selected as the sole British athlete who will compete on the world stage.

Find out more about the NDSOs

Click here to learn more about the NDSOs, and visit their individual websites to find out how they can help you to get moving and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. 

All NDSOs are Activity Alliance members. We are proud to work collaboratively with them to achieve fairness for disabled people in sport and activity.

Logos for National Disability Sports Organisations: British Blind Sport, Cerebral Palsy Sport, Dwarf Sports Association UK, LimbPower, Special Olympics GB, UK Deaf Sport, WheelPower