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Accessible Sport for All
Following the hugely successful Paralympics in London 2012, hundreds of people came together in Yeovil on Sunday to celebrate this amazing sporting year.
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EFDS survey on Games impact for all disabled people in sport
EFDS are keen to learn the impact the Games have had on your attitude towards disabled people in sport. Our short survey asks a few questions to understand wider opinions and share important messages so all disabled people can be active for life.
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Government London 2012 legacy plan published
The government has published a 10-point plan for securing a lasting legacy from the Olympic Games. Among the key elements for disabled people in sport- EFDS's work.
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Entry open for Open Short Course Championships
Entries are now open for the Open Short Course Disability Swimming Championships 2012 supported by Nationwide. These will be held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on the 24 and 25 November.
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UK Bike Ride Charity Appeal
GB Paralympian, Ben Rushgrove, who won bronze in the 200m T36 race at London 2012 and was silver medallist in the 100m at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, officially started a group of riders from Everyone Active's Horfield Leisure Centre as they set off on the
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Profiling disabled beginners in sport
Since the Games, many have shown interest in the Disability Sport Events established profile system for disabled people in classroom, multi-sports club or grassroots sport. The system is a means to increase participation for beginners in a group.
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EFDS announce role in Sainsbury’s Paralympic Games legacy
At an event hosted at Chiswick School today, Sainsbury’s, the first ever Paralympic Games-only sponsor announced its legacy plans. EFDS will work with home nations and sponsor on the Active Kids for All project.
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Everyone Active gets on their bike!
Everyone Active are raising funds to support disabled people to be active for life. They have teamed up with our programme Disability Sport Events to support festival of sport events held every year.
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Great North Run-ning to raise funds for EFDS
On Sunday 16 September twenty runners will race in the Bupa Great North Run to raise funds to support the EFDS's events programme- Disability Sport Events
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A new name for British Gymnastics programme
A disability gymnastics programme has been in place at British Gymnastics since 1985. Previously known as GMPD; (Gymnastics & Movement for People with Disabilities) it now has the new name of 'disability gymnastics'.
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Beyond 2012: Our pledge for an active and inclusive nation
Our Chief Executive, Barry Horne, expresses EFDS's commitment to playing a part in ensuring a meaningful Games legacy.
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Inclusive Fitness works out better for all
EFDS were disappointed to learn that many gyms are still inaccessible to disabled people, according to a Leonard Cheshire Disability report released this week. This has emphasised the significant need for programmes such as Inclusive Fitness Initiative.
