Disability Sports
Everybody should have the opportunity to participate in sport, whatever his or her ability. At the Humber Sports Partnership we are dedicated to improving the access to sport and physical activity for all disabled people within the Humber sub-region.
Facilitated through the Equality Standard, The Humber Sports Partnership is working with partners to create an equitable sporting environment for all its members. Access to facilities and services are at the forefront, in addition to the access to quality coaches and a safe environment. In conjunction with this Humber Sports Partnership appreciate that Sport is also a tool that can unite communities, through the Equality Standard our aim is to help combat prejudice and discrimination that many disabled people experience.
The School Sports Partnerships are a key in this progression, as we believe that all children should have access to physical education; disability should not be a barrier to inclusion in sport programmes. The links between education and the community will not only support the development of disability sports, but will aim to develop some truly fantastic athletes, coaches and volunteers for the London 2012 Paralympics.
The Disability Discrimination Act
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) aims to end the discrimination which many disabled people face, giving disabled people the same rights to sport facilities and services. The DDA states that it is against the law for schools and facilities to discriminate against a child for a reason related to their disability, as well as adults.
Through the Equality Standard, the Humber sports Partnership will constantly improve its provisions for disabled people in conjunction with the guidelines stated in the DDA.
The English federation of Disability Sport
The English federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is an organization dedicated to Disability Sport. Their aim is to be the united voice of disability sport seeking to promote inclusion and achieve equality of sporting opportunities for disabled people.
Humber Sports Partnership hope to develop relationships with the EFDS and other key institutions to improve the sporting environment for disabled people so they may access excellent amenities within their own community.
Further information about the English Federation of Disability Sport can be found at its website: www.efds.net
Hull City Council Disability Sports Directory
The 2008 Disability Sports Directory has been produced by Motiv8. and includes all sports and leisure activities within the Hull area. The brochure can be accessed here