Disability Access to Sport and Health (D.A.S.H.) Card

Disability Access to Sport and Health (DASH)

Background

It is well documented that people with disabilities tend to participate in sport and physical activity sessions at lower percentage levels in comparison to those without disabilities.

Several factors can be seen to negatively influence the sports and physical activity participation levels of people with disabilities-; physical access, transport, coach education and finance represent the most common barriers.

The DASH card scheme aims to address and alleviate some of the financial barriers experienced and to positively encourage and promote opportunities for with with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity within the Wrexham Borough.

The Principal

On conception of the DASH Card Scheme, the following three factors were identified as key aims for the scheme:

1. To remove barriers and increase participation in sport and physical activity.
2. To improve communication in order to identify needs and improve service delivery.
3. To improve health and fitness levels amongst people with disabilities.

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Cardholders are allowed to use all the facilities at the following Leisure and Activity Centres: Plas Madoc, Gwyn Evans, Waterworld, Queensway, Chirk, Clywedog, Rhiwabon and Darland. The facilities are available at all times and at HALF PRICE. If required, one accompanying adult (or carer) is also permitted free of charge to assist with access to our facilities.

To qualify for a D.A.S.H. Card (Disability Access to Sport and Health), applicants must be eligible for one of the following-:

1. Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

2. Working Tax Credit Disability Element

3. Attendance Allowance (AA)

D.A.S.H. Card Application Forms

D.A.S.H. Card application forms are available from your local Leisure and Activity Centre.

For more information contact your local Leisure and Activity Centre.