EFDS annual report 2011 - English Federation of Disability Sport

5Message from our ChairI am delighted to welcome you to our 2010/2011 Annual Report.Although I only took the role as Chair up in December 2010, the me spent with the EnglishFederaon of Disability Sport has been filled with challenges and posive change. I waspleased to be able to give up some of my me to the important cause and support moredisabled people to enjoy sport like I have in my career.With a Paralympic Games on home soil in 2012- now is such an excing me to be involvedin sport. As we all strive for an ever lasng legacy in sport for disabled people- organisaonslike the English Federaon of Disability Sport have an important role to play. Our worktowards equality in sport means disabled people will be able to access more posiveopportunies in sport or physical acvity- if and whenever they choose.We have the best chance ever to make the year leading up to the Games a real catalyst toincrease parcipaon on every level- not just for the current Paralympians but for thosewho will be inspired long aer. The investment by Sport England in us as a naonal equalitypartner recognises the incredible passion and experse which underpins EFDS and thedisability sports organisaons.In this report, you will read about the excellent work carried out throughout the yearending March 2011. I look forward to seeing EFDS build on this and hope our partners joinus in engaging more disabled people to enjoy the benefits of sport.Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE