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DAWS Gives Us All A Sporting Chance

Getting fit can be hard work – especially if you feel uncomfortable joining a mainstream gym. But help is at hand from an organisation which provides sessions for people with a range of impairments.

Disability Awareness With Sport is a non-profit organisation based in south-east Sheffield which aims to make exercise accessible to everyone, especially those who may experience isolation within their community. As well as providing fitness training, provided by a fully-qualified instructor and tailored to individuals’ needs, DAWS also organises social get-togethers.

Local Authority premises are utilised wherever possible in the belief that some people will be less inhibited to attend sessions at locations they are familiar with and possibly where their friends go. Fitness classes ranging from stretching to chairobics and games such as boccia and curling are arranged.

In addition the brand new premises at Westfield (The Elizabeth Bowler Centre – known as St George’s Park) are used for many of DAWS’ activities. This is a totally wheelchair-friendly location, where all the equipment is specially designed and arranged for disabled use. DAWS also possesses the only Invictus wheelchair treadmills in the area, which can be taken to various venues. DAWS is also a provider of G.P. referral exercise courses.

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