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Lothian Disability Sport aspire to encourage people with a disability to access sporting and physical activity opportunities. We are committed to raising the profile of disability sport, advising what is on offer and giving people the opportunity to actively take part.
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About Lothian Disability Sport

WHO
WE ARE

Lothian Disability Sport (LDS) is a voluntary sport group whose main aim is to lead and support in the development of sport for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability in partnership with key local agencies and local authorities in Edinburgh and the Lothians. LDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the national governing body.

WHAT WE DO

The underlying principles of LDS are to promote sport and physical activity for people with a physical, learning or sensory impairment through the following ways:

Individual Welfare

To promote the welfare of all individuals with a disability by raising awareness and providing opportunities in a sport or leisure-based environment by developing interest, increasing their self-esteem and overall health.

Link You to Activities

To link individuals with a disability to initiatives in the local community with the aim of bringing people together from a variety of backgrounds with the same intention of finding enjoyment in the participation of sport and physical activity.

Club Opportunities

To provide and promote opportunities for clubs and club members to participate in a range of sporting and leisure activities, including competitive sport, and encourage and support them to do so.

Activity Updates

To publish and distribute regular up-to-date information on activities and clubs taking place in Edinburgh and the Lothians for individuals with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity.

ENCOURAGEMENT

Lothian Disability Sport aspire to encourage people with a disability to access sporting and physical activity opportunities. We are committed to raising the profile of disability sport, advising what is on offer and giving people the opportunity to actively take part.