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GB Paralympic team for Beijing 6 - 17 September

Great Britain will send a team of 212 athletes to the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and compete in 18 of the 20 sports. In Athens GB finished second to China with 94 medals, including 35 golds. Click here for up to date information from the BBC Disability Sport website.

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:

Headlines

› Gymnast receives bursary from Talented Athlete Fund

Derbyshire disabled gymnast Ricky Blampied has received a £300 bursary from the Derbyshire Talented Athlete Fund. The 16-year-old, from Allenton in Derby, is one of 60 athletes from across the county to be recognised by the Fund and given a cash boost to help further his sporting career.

› Derbyshire Disability Plan for Sport launched

Work to encourage more disabled people in Derbyshire to take part in sport and physical activity, by developing new opportunities and raising awareness of existing ones, has been outlined with the launch of a new county plan. The Derbyshire Disability Plan for Sport 2008 – 2012 sets out a vision for how disability sport in Derbyshire will look in four years time, and what must be done to achieve that.

› Wembley chairman champions disabled supporters

Wembley stadium's new chairman David Bernstein has become the first ever president of the National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS). David who took up his position of non-executive chairman at Wembley on July 1st has set out his goals for the national charity, wich include a range of initiatives to highlight the positive contribution NADS is delivering to disabled supporters and football clubs throughout the country.

Events

› Inclusive Fun Day Sat 30th Aug 2008

A come and try it fun day for disabled people, their family and friends. Activities include wheelchair basketball, boccia, tai chi, yoga, aerobics and dance. There is also the opportunity to just swim or splash in the pool.

› British Blind Sport Sailing Have a Go Day Sat 30th Aug 2008

Young visually impaired people can "have a go" at sailing . For more information follow the above link

› Come and try it orienteering for beginners Sat 6th Sep 2008

A good way to learn about orienteering with simple courses in the lovely grounds of Ashton Court. All are welcome and there will be friendly help for beginners. The sport is suitable for all ages and all you will need is outdoor clothing and trainers or wellies. The event starts at 2pm - 4pm. Cost is £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children.

› Sports Development Week 23-25 Sept NEC Birmingham

Visit English Federation of Disability Sport on stand 7214B and find out how we can support you to get more disabled people involved in sport and physical activity at a level of their choice

› English Federation of Disability Sport support for NGBs

The EFDS partnership team is tasked to work with National Governing Bodies of Sport to develop sporting opportunities for disabled people in their sport by offering consultancy support and resources

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