The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is now operating as Activity Alliance. The charity is an umbrella organization promoting sport for disabled people 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. DSE was formerly known as Disability Sports England (DSE)[4] and originally as the British Sports Association for the Disabled (BSAD),[5] founded by Ludwig Guttmann in 1961.
References edit
- ^ "About Us". English Federation of Disability Sport. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
- ^ "English Federation for Disability Sport: 'One Small Step' Project". Study Support. United Kingdom Department of Children, Schools, and Families. 5 November 2003. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
- ^ "English Federation of Disability Sport, registered charity no. 1075180". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ Leisure & Holidays, Surrey County Council
- ^ Sports for people with disabilities, Hammersmith & Fulham