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Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW)

The Disability Sport Wales National Community Development Programme is a joint initiative between the Sports Council for Wales , the Federation of Disability Sport Wales and the 22 local authorities across Wales . The scheme is aimed at developing quality community based sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled people throughout Wales .

The programme is promoted and delivered through a network of Disability Sport Wales Development Officers located across every Local Authority in Wales .

Disability Sport Wales aims to:

  • create new clubs and give professional advice and support to improve existing clubs
  • increase the number of disabled people who actively participate in sports clubs, groups and sessions
  • improve the quality and number of coaches and volunteers within disability sport through coach education and other systems
  • create new and further develop existing opportunities for disabled people to compete in local, regional and national level
  • Work closely with the Federation's National Performance Manager ensuring that individuals with potential are given the opportunity to train and, where appropriate, compete to the highest standards.

Telephone: 01633 644558