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Signs are positive for sports participation in wake of London 2012

19/03/2013 – 10:00 am

The success of the London 2012 Paralympics appears to be encouraging more disabled people to take part in disability sports, according to new research.
A survey of councils in England and Wales found that a third of them had seen more disabled people taking part in Paralympic sports such as sitting volleyball, boccia and swimming, in [...]

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MPs hear sound of 100 voices on accessible transport

11/02/2013 – 11:42 am

MPs, transport executives and local government chiefs have been told by people with learning difficulties how accessible transport can transform their lives.
More than 100 people with learning difficulties – all service-users supported by the charity the Brandon Trust – had called in a report for improved access to public transport.
Their report, 100 Voices on Transport, [...]

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