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Disability Sport

Active Watford Community Sport Network recognise that sport and physical activity should be inclusive for all regardless of peoples age, gender, race, ability, beliefs or sexual orientation. If you are a sporting club or organisation that caters for people with a disability, in this section you will find some useful information and contacts that you might want link with for help and support.

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Watford Disability Forum

Watford Disability Forum are a united voice for disabiled people and thier carers, working together to influence local decision making and striving to remove barriers.

The forum exists to: 

  • form links between disability groups and individuals in the Watford area
  • identify the needs of people with a disability in the area
  • make sure local agencies are aware of these needs
  • develop partnerships with statutory bodies and other voluntary and community groups to meet the needs of people with a disability
  • co-operate with agencies in services delivery
  • work with others to raise funds for activities that meet the needs of Watford people with disabilities

For more information please call us on 01923 245 944 or 07747 834 763. Alternatively please visit our website at: Watford Disability Forum website

Watford Mencap

Watford Mencap offer a range of services for people with learning disabilities, including their parents and carers. They can offer advice and support and also practical help with caring and respite. Some of their exisitng schemes currently provide opportunities for leisure and play, including sports. They have a number of residential homes and two carity shops locally. 

With a strong client base Watford Mencap are ideally placed to link with local community and volutary groups to increase the access to sports provision for their customers.
For more information please get in touch: -

250 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AX
Tel: 01923 210 623
Email: reception@watfordmencap.org.uk

 

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