SPORT
Wheelchair: developing individual practices
Because the sport must be a right for everyone, the Burgundy Regional Council strongly supports the practice of sport, amateur or professional. In this context, it encourages people with disabilities to grow through sports. In 2010, the Regional Council has spent € 32 065 for reimbursement of disability sport and disability sport licenses.

Développement des pratiques individuelles - handisport
Burgundy has approximately 1660 licensees Wheelchair 1 and Adaptive sports2 , In 56 clubs. As part of its support for developing individual practices, the Burgundy Regional Council supports these athletes.
Objectives of aid
- Promote access for persons with physical disabilities or mental health practice organized in clubs and appropriate structures.
Nature of Assistance
- The Regional Council is funding a portion of the contribution of any person licensed in a club affiliated to the regional committees of Burgundy handisport and adapted sports.
It also takes care of its membership from all sections "handisport" created in the club for disabled people.
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1 The Wheelchair for people with mobility impairments, visual and / or hearing.
2 Adapted Sport is designed for people suffering from mental disability, mental illness and / or adaptation.
- Article du 31/03/2009 16:31, modifié le 15/04/2011 09:41 -