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London Sports Forum for Disabled People is the strategic development agency for sport and physical activity for disabled people in London. It exists to ensure that all disabled people in London can access the sport and physical activity of their choice, at the level of their choice and the venue of their choice. More information

 

 

Inclusive and Active

'Inclusive and Active' is a joint initiative between London Sports Forum for Disabled People, Sport England London Region and the Greater London Authority.'Inclusive and Active' is a clear and concise action plan for how to successfully increase the opportunities available for disabled Londoners to participate in sport and physical activity.

 

Inclusive and Active Exective summary

Definative presentation inclusive and active

 

 

Coachability

Coach-ability is an initiative designed to increase the number of disabled people in London who are employed as sports coaches. Its overall aim is to provide disabled people with the opportunity to take up a career in sports coaching. More information

 

 

 

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English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. We work closely with the six National Disability Sports Organisations (NDSOs) recognised by Sport England to develop sporting opportunities for the 11 million disabled people in England:More information

Research

The research papers which are on this link are drawn from English Federation of Disability Sport research, and research carried out by other organisations and individuals.

 

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The Office for Disability Issues is working towards equality for disabled people. More information

 

 

Research

Disability specific research and papers on topics such crime, culture, employment and housing can download from this link however  some papers and access links are listed  below.

1. Turning equality into reality Office for Disability Issues Annual Report 2008

The Annual Report 2008 provides an update on the role of the Office for Disability Issues in leading work to deliver the government's vision of equality for disabled people 2025.

Odi-annual report 2008

 

2. Acess links to some researches

Research	Links
Young People	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/young-people.php
Independent Living	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/independent-living.php
Employment and Benefits	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/employment-benefits.php
Poverty and Disability	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/poverty-income.php
Older People	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/older-people.php
Transport	www.odi.gov.uk/research/knowledge/transport.php
General Disability Research Reports	www.odi.gov.uk/research/research-reports.php

 

 

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Research

1. Disabled Young People's Participation in Sport 2001

The overall aim of this study is to identify current levels of participation in sport by young people with a disability. The primary objectives of the research are to:

-Identify, across a range of sports, current levels of participation in sport by young people with a disability and compare this with data from the 'Young People & Sport Survey 1999'
-Identify barriers to participation in sport by young people with a disability
-Make recommendations on future action to increase participation in sport by young people with a disability.

 

Disabled young people 2001

Disability - Young people

 

 

2. Disabled Adults' Participation in Sport 2001

The aims of this study are to identify current levels of participation in sport by adults with a disability and their views on the barriers and constraints which may prevent them from taking part in sport. The primary objectives of the research are to:

-Develop an appropriate definition of disability which can be used consistently in all of Sport England's research related to disability.
-Identify, across a range of sports, current levels of participation in sport by adults with a disability and retrospective information on participation at key stages in their life
-Identify perceived barriers to participation in sport by adults with a disability and their views on what would encourage them to take part in sport
-Assist Sport England in interpreting the research evidence to make recommendations on future action to increase participation in sport by adults with a disability.

 

Adult Disability full report

Adult disability headline findings

Adult disability-additional tables

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Links

-Disability Sport Events: Disability Sport Events (DSE) create participation opportunities for disabled people with all impairments.

www.disabilitysport.org.uk

-BBC:The BBC's page on disability sport.

More information

-Direct Gov: Disability Support

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-Parasport:Parasport is a joint initiative between the British Paralympic Association (BPA) and the services firm Deloitte. The aim is to increase participation levels in competitive sporting events. Parasport will improve how talented sports people are identified and supported at community level.

www.parasport.org.uk

-The Inclusive Fitness Initiative:The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is working to ensure that disabled people gain equal access to gym-based physical activity. It has built up a network of over 180 inclusive facilities across England.

www.inclusivefitness.org

-WheelPower:WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport and helps these people and many others with disabilities to achieve their sporting dreams.
www.wheelpower.org.uk