I can now add some more details about Disability Sport at Teesside. A copy of an e-mail from the man in charge follows.
From Mark Hawkings:
Just to say the IFI initiative is accessible to disabled members of the community (more info at http://www.inclusivefitness.org/inclusive-fitness-initiative/)
I also attach a copy of a rough development plan around disability sport at the University.
And finally to mention our close association with Tees Valley Sport (based in our Dept) who have a dedicated post to disability sport, and have produced (thru the Univ) a cracking DVD promoting inclusive sport.
I'm happy to discuss further if necessary
Mark
Mark Hawkings
Head of Sport and Recreation
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BA
Dr Mark Cowling
Reader in Criminology
SSSL, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA Tel +44 (0)1642 342338; SSSL Office 342315; Fax: 342399
Home: 8, Thackeray Grove, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 7QX +44 (0)1642 281927
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on behalf of Morris, Simon
Sent: Thu 17/05/2007 14:12
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Subject: Re: Disability Sport
Hi Andy.
I know that in our institution, we have recently set up the Inclusive
Fitness Initiative, IFI. This has meant that all of our gym facilities
are now inclusive to all students and staff, and I believe (don't quote
me on it) that our other sports facilities have been adapted too, to be
inclusive.
I think that our sports department have received funding to do this, as
I believe that the IFI is a national scheme.
Hope this helps!
Simon Morris
Disability Adviser
Tel: +44 (0)1642 342279
Fax: +44 (0)1642 342289
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andy M
Sent: 17 May 2007 13:34
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Disability Sport
Hi All,
Forgive me if this query is a bit off-base, but I am conducting a bit of
research into the availability of disability sport in HE for both
students, staff and the local community, and I would be interested to
learn about how your institutions facilitate this, any policy HEI's have
and examples of good practice. Has the duty prompted your uni to adapt
its sports provision or has it remained the same.
If anyone has any information or experiences they are willing to share,
positive or negative, it would be really helpful.
Thanks
Andy Mitchell
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