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FREE Typhoo Sports for All CourseLancashire Sport Partnership are please to promote that a FREE Typhoo Sports for All Inclusion Courses has been organized to help coaches to develop the skills and inspiration to include disabled people in coaching sessions. The course will be delivered on Saturday 23rd October from 9.30am until 4.30pm at the New Era Complex, Accrington, BB5 1PB. |
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EFDS to Manage Inclusive Fitness InitiativeThe English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has announced that the management of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) will move from consultants MLS to within the EFDS structure. In preparation for the forthcoming incorporation of the IFI within the Paralympic Legacy Plan, MLS is now working with the EFDS to support this transition. The IFI programme supports the fitness industry to become more inclusive, catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people alike. Since 2001, through a range of projects and products the Initiative has supported facilities across England to create an inclusive service, increasing participation by disabled people. For further information please click here. |
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Introducing the National Disability Boccia LeagueThe National Pan Disability Boccia League organized by Boccia England is very excited about starting its 5th successive season. This season will be the first year the league will operate under Boccia England, prior to this it was organized from within CP Sport. The league has grown year on year, the first season had 35 teams enter and last season saw this increase to over 140 teams. The aim of the National Pan Disability Boccia League is to widen the opportunity for some competitive Boccia for those who perhaps are not eligible to take part in our usual Regional and National events. Boccia is becoming a very popular game amongst so many sectors of the community and indeed across the whole age range. The league offers a chance for disabled people to complete together at a local level and then have the opportunity to progress to a National Final. For guidelines and to express your interest please download the below information: Download Expression of Interest Form For more information please contact Lucy Hall on lhall@bocciaengland.org.uk |
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Lancashire Playground to Podium SuccessPlayground to Podium is a dedicated initiative designed to identify and nurture young disabled athletes who have the potential to be elite athletes and performers. Within the mainstream and special schools of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, Wyre and Fylde and West Lancashire, School Sports Coordinators have been working closely with young disabled people giving them opportunities to participate in sports such as Football, Athletics, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball and Boccia....read more |
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Typhoo Sports for AllTyphoo Tea Limited is partnering with the Federations of Disability Sport: English Federation of Disability Sport, Disability Sport Northern Ireland, Disability Sport Wales and Scottish Disability Sport: to make sport more accessible for disabled men, women and children right across the UK...More Details |
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The Access to Volunteering FundThe Access to Volunteering Fund helps organisations to enable more disabled people to volunteer are available from today. Organisations can apply for grants between £250 and £5,000, which can be used to help overcome barriers that stop disabled people volunteering, such as specific equipment, a lack of suitable access and understanding of disability issues. These grants are part of the £2 million Access to Volunteering Fund, which was developed by the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office as a pilot scheme in Greater London, the West Midlands and the North West. The fund operates between Autumn 2009 and Spring 2011 over five grant rounds. The deadline for applications for the second round funding is 8 February 2010. In addition to supporting disabled volunteers, the pilot will test different ways to apply for funds such as video applications and face-to-face pitches. The grant is being managed by a consortium comprising Charities Aid Foundation, RNIB and Digital Public. Find out how to apply, or to become a member of a local assessment panel, visit www.accesstovolunteering.org or call 03000 123 346. |
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Free Swimming SessionsThe YMCA are offering FREE swimming sessions to families who live in Lancashire (not Blackpool residents) to children with disabilities. The sessions are taking place at Kirkham swimming pool every Sunday 4-6pm and starting in September 3.30-5.30pm at St Annes swimming pool. Qualified swimming teachers will be present to offer play, swimming sessions and/or water confidence activities. Y-Active YMCA are running the sessions and are taking bookings. Funding runs until December 2010 so we are trying to engage and encourage children in the community from 5-18yrs with Autism, challenging and/or behavioural characteristics to be part of this new weekly swimming sessions at both pools. If you wish to have more details or book contact the YMCA 01253 724117. Click Here to download the information poster. |
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The March edition of the FIND newsletter is available to download here. In this edition there is information on holiday accommodation, ideas and information about places which cater for families with special or additional needs. There are also several pages giving information and contacts for all the Children's Centres in Lancashire and an overview of what they offer families. Plus regular items such as Welfare Rights and Focus On. |