Disability

DISABILITY INFORMATION

Support For Clubs, Coaches And Volunteers

The Bowls Development Alliance, working in partnership with Disability Bowls England, Bowls England, English Indoor Bowling Association and Activity Alliance have produced a support package for clubs, coaches and volunteers who wish to develop their workforce, facilities and activities to better cater for disabled participants. Our package includes the 'Guide to Disabled People's Participation', Working with Disabled People in Bowls module and the Bowls Disability Mark.

Guide To disabled People's Participation In Bowls

First launched in March 2014, the 'Guide to Disabled People's Participation' offers ideas and guidance on ensuring that everyone, regardless of disability have access to the sport of bowls from a beginner through to the elite performer.

This advisory guide provides additional information and support for clubs, coaches, bowlers and volunteers on subjects such as disabled participation, adaptive equipment and funding.

The guide is updated annually, with the newest update expected to be published soon. The latest “Guide to Disabled People’s Participation” is available to download below.

The new guide encompasses all of these topics in greater detail including information about:

• Using inclusive language when communicating to disabled bowlers.
• Impairment specific adaptions that clubs may consider making to ensure the sport is as accessible as possible for disabled bowlers.
• Case studies from clubs and organisations across the country who are already providing excellent participation opportunity for disabled people.
• Disability Bowls England and the participation pathways which disabled bowlers may wish to follow.
• Adaptive Equipment, with contact details of equipment providers.
• Coach Bowls courses, including the “Working with Disabled Bowlers module”.
• Advice on Safeguarding including details of the “Safeguarding in Bowls” module.
• Useful contacts across a range of key organisations.