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Derby Disability Sport

The group meets quarterly and works together to identify gaps in provision for disabled people and how these can be addressed based o­n the needs of the people who live in the city of Derby.

What has the group achieved?

• A local cricket club has become involved in developing a club for people with a learning or physical disability.
• Opportunities for disabled footballers have increased
• A Boccia club has been established at Derby Moor School.
• Created a network of sharing information
• Helped set up Derbyshire's first wheelchair basket ball club based at Derby College and Noel Baker School, Derby.

Who is involved the partnership?

• Disabled sports players
• Parents/Carers
• Derby City Council Sport Development & Leisure Facilities
• Umbrella
• Disability Direct
• Schools/Colleges
• Derby County Football in the Community
• Local clubs
• Health organisations

Date of next meeting

To be confirmed.

If you would like further information about this group then please contact Mark Dolman on 01332 715317 mark.dolman@derby.gov.uk.