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Panathlon inspire young disabled people to improve their physical and mental well-being through participating in sporting activities appropriate to their ability levels. Recent University research has proven that Panathlon, raises self esteem and confidence whilst enhancing skill levels & fitness
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Situation
The Panathlon Foundation focusses on reaching one of the most disadvantaged groups in the country - disabled children. We actively seek to remove barriers to participation in sporting activity for children aged 5-19 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.(SEND) According to Sport England, by adulthood disabled people are twice as likely to be physically inactive than their non-disabled peers. By providing a range of appropriate opportunities, we seek to reduce this problem in society.
Solution
The charity wishes to expand it's work in new counties in England & Wales in 2020 to meet the demand from these areas not yet enjoying the benefits which our programme brings. We have a 20 year track record of providing appropriate levels of sporting competition and creating 'a level playing field' so participation in sports is a valid option for disabled children. "Until the day Panathlon came to school, neither we as parents or the school realised what disabled children could do." Parent
