English Federation of Disability Sport
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. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "English Federation for Disability Sport: 'One Small Step' Project". Study Support. United Kingdom Department of Children, Schools, and Families. 08-05-11. Archived from the original on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "English Federation of Disability Sport, registered charity no. 1075180". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ Our Work, Official site of the English Federation of Disability Sport
- ^ Leisure & Holidays, Surrey County Council
- ^ Sports for people with disabilities, Hammersmith & Fulham