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Shining a light on non-disabled people’s attitudes towards inclusive activity with disabled people

The Activity Alliance has released new research entitled Taking part with disabled people: Non-disabled people’s perceptions which explores the attitudes non-disabled people hold in regards to participating alongside disabled people in sport and physical activity. The research, which is the…

British Blind Sport is supporting the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code

The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, which launched in 2014, was developed by The Melanoma Fund, Physical Education (AfPE), Child Protection in Sport (NSPCC), UK Coaching and the Youth Sport Trust and remains the only sun protection initiative designed for…

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Find A Guide… and run!

British Blind Sport have joined forces with England Athletics and Run Together to relaunch the #FindAGuide campaign helping people living with a visual impairment to find a guide… and run! The #FindAGuide database helps people with sight loss find a…

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British Blind Sport Open Registrations for Leicester Have a Go Day

British Blind Sport are pleased to announce that the third event in the 2019 BBS Have a Go Day series will be taking place in Leicester on Saturday 15th June 2019, from 10am to 3pm at Ellesmere College, Leicester, LE3…

Sallie Barker Announced as Interim Chair of British Blind Sport

After the recent sad passing of the British Blind Sport (BBS) Chair, Ken Nash, BBS has announced that Sallie Barker has stepped in as Interim Chair, assuming the role and responsibilities until the position is filled permanently. Sallie, whose career…

Blind runner, Wali, will tackle London Marathon in support of British Blind Sport

Wali is running the Virgin Money London Marathon raising vital funds for British Blind Sport, helping more people living with sight loss to enjoy sport and physical activity. 10 years ago, Wali’s world changed forever. whilst working as an Interpreter…

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The RNIB release guide to outdoor play for children with vision impairment

The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) have recently released a new guide, Messy and Muddy, which explores outdoor play for children living with sight loss. The new guide offers advice for encouraging a child with vision impairment to…

British Blind Sport announce Have a Go Day in Belfast

British Blind Sport are delighted to be bringing to Belfast, a sport taster event specifically for people living with sight loss. British Blind Sport is the national charity that supports blind and partially sighted people to get active and play…

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The Sensory Alliance launch focus groups to help shape the accessibility of leisure centres for people with sensory impairments

‘Sensory Alliance’ Leisure Centre Usage Consultation– Have your say! Have you had experience in accessing and using a local leisure centre? If you haven’t used a leisure centre before, are you happy to share your opinions about why not? Do…

British Blind Sport Announce Have a Go Day in York

British Blind Sport are delighted to be bringing to York, a sport taster event specifically for people living with sight loss. British Blind Sport is the national charity that supports blind and partially sighted people to get active and play…