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KIDS Playwork Inclusion Project Network Seminars. Now available to book.

Our theme this time is "Myth-Busting", where we hope to reconnect with good basic inclusive playwork practice. We are gathering myths around inclusion of disabled children in play and are planning on setting the record straight!

There will be the opportunity for discussion and networking with other practitioners as always, and the day will offer anyone working towards inclusion in play the opportunity to build on and share their experiences; showcase examples of good practice and to exchange information, advice and guidance.

Dates confirmed so far are:

West Midlands: Wednesday 9^th June - Coventry
East Midlands: Friday 21^st May - Northampton

PIP seminars cost £10 per person, including a buffet lunch, delegate pack and resources to take away. Venue details will be sent on booking.

To book your place please complete and email the attached booking form to: pip@kids.org.uk

IFI week

Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Inclusive Fitness Week 2010 – 3-9 May 2010
Inclusive Fitness Week is a national awareness week which aims to increase participation in physical activity by disabled people and to raise the awareness of inclusive fitness provision.

Back for its 3^rd consecutive year, Inclusive Fitness Week 2010 will bring together IFI Mark Accredited facilities to focus on introducing disabled people to local leisure and physical activity opportunities.

Between the 3^rd and 9^th May, events and activities will be held at IFI Mark Accredited facilities throughout the country enabling more people to get active.
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Adaptive rowing in the West Midlands
It has been a busy year for adaptive rowing in the West Midlands. From having almost zero rowing activity for those with a disability, this has now grown to five rowing clubs in the Region able to provide activity on the water with coaching, coaching support and training.
The West Midlands Disability Rowing Association (WMDRA) has been able to provide training, run events and, with the help of several generous grants and donations, purchase a range of equipment. This activity has only been possible with support from British Rowing, The West Midlands Rowing Council, Sport England, Awards for All, Youell Foundation, EFDS and NPower Active. The hard work was recognised recently at the EFDS & NPower Awards Evening, held at Aston Villa Football Club, where the WMDRA and two if its athletes were nominated for awards..
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Make Sport Fun

Disability Friendly Gyms Google Test

Make Sport Fun have recently run some test adverts using Google adwords to see how much of an effect wording has on the amounts of clicks an advert recieves.

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