ENGLISH SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITY
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BRITISH BLIND SPORT
ENGLISH SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR
PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITY
Background and Aims
The aim of the English Sports Association for People with Learning Disability
is to campaign for, initiate and provide, opportunities for sport and
physical recreation in England for some of the one million people who
have a learning disability.
Benefits of participation
Sport and active recreation play a significant role in the lives of people
with learning disabilities (formerly referred to as having a mental handicap).
In addition to the challenge of training and competition that sports
provides, the other benefits to all our sports people are immense.
Both the physical and intellectual exercise, the interacting with others,
playing by rules and respecting colleagues and friends, all contribute
to the sportsman or woman gaining in confidence and finding their rightful
place in society.
Key objectives/areas of work
To raise awareness of policy makers, statutory and voluntary sports providers/communities
and the general public on the needs and aspirations of sportsmen and women
and learning disability; to support Governing Bodies of Sports, Local
Government, Sports Providers, Schools and Clubs; to take responsibility
for the promotion and development of sport and physical recreation for
people with learning disability.
To increase participation in all areas of sport and physical recreational
activity by people with learning disability.
To improve access to a wider range of sport and physical recreation activities
and, by doing so, create a range of opportunities for choice.
To work towards the integration of people with learning disability/mainstream
community recreation provision at a level of their choice.
Contact Details
English Sports Association for People with Learning Disabilities
Unit 9
Milner Way
Ossett
WF5 9JN
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EXTEND EXERCISE TRAINING
Background
Charitable organisation offering speciality recreative exercise and movement
classes concentrating on maintenance and independence through posture,
mobility, agility, and stamina in a relaxed social environment with the
emphasis on fun and enjoyment.
History
Parent body was the Women's League of Health and Beauty, 1930, now known
as the Fitness League. EXTEND was created in 1976, to offer facilities
to the over 60s and disabled people of all ages. We now have over
1000 teachers in the UK and overseas.
Facilities
Space with a good floor, warm well ventilated, easy access to toilets,
facilities for refreshments, parking for disabled people, equipment teacher
provides but mats, wall bars and mirrors most helpful, stable chairs for
seated clients.
Benefits
All teachers hold the EXTEND Diploma, and must attend at least one Continuing
Education Day each year to ensure their teaching includes all the updates
on current research and up to date methods of training. We offer
specialised recreational exercise and movement to music incorporating
prevention of falls, cardiovascular improvement, rehabilitation after
strokes, balance and co-ordination for Parkinsons, etc. Classes
are graded to suit clients, doctors referrals and hospitals covered.
Variations
Wide range of classes from very mobile to nursing homes, stroke clubs
and hospitals.
Contact Details
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BRITISH BLIND SPORT
Background
British Blind Sport is a registered charity and the co-ordinating body
of sport for the blind and partially sighted in the UK. Initiated in 1975
by blind people to enable them to have a controlling interest in their
various sports, BBS is affiliated to the world governing body, the International
Blind Sports Association and represents IBSA in the United Kingdom. BBS
is also a membership organisation for individuals and sports clubs and
produces a bi-monthly newsletter, which is also available to those interested
in the work of charity.
Objectives/Events
BBS Objective is to encourage blind and partially sighted people of all
ages to participate in sports at all levels, ranging from 'grassroots'
up to Paralympic representation.
National Championships are staged for all BBS sporting disciplines and
additionally there are National Sports Championships for athletics, swimming,
goalball and five-a-side football. A knockout cricket competiton is held
during the smmer and the final staged at Lords Cricket Ground.
Contact Details
British Blind Sport
4-6 Victoria Terrace
Leamington Spa
Warwicks
CV31 3AB
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