- English Federation of Disability Sport
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The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is an umbrella organization promoting sport for athletes with disabilities in England. Founded in 1998, the Federation brought together a number of organizations who had separately promoted disabled sports before its creation.[1] EFDS promotes opportunities for youth with disabilities to participate in sport, in addition to its work with adult athletes.[2]
It is based at Loughborough in Leicestershire and is a registered charity.[3]
Disability Sport Events (DSE) was merged with the EFDS in 2005, where it became an events division.[4] DSE was formerly known as Disability Sports England (DSE)[5] and originally as the British Sports Association for the Disabled (BSAD),[6] founded by Ludwig Guttmann in 1961.
References
- ^ "About Us". English Federation of Disability Sport. http://www.efds.co.uk/page.asp?section=95§ionTitle=About+us. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ "English Federation for Disability Sport: 'One Small Step' Project". Study Support. United Kingdom Department of Children, Schools, and Families. 08-05-11. http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/studysupport/casestudies/efdsonesmallstep. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^ English Federation of Disability Sport, Registered Charity no. 1075180 at the Charity Commission
- ^ Our Work, Official site of the English Federation of Disability Sport
- ^ Leisure & Holidays, Surrey County Council
- ^ Sports for people with disabilities, Hammersmith & Fulham
External site
Categories:- Disabled sports organisations
- Charities based in Leicestershire
- 1998 establishments in England
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