Role of the Sports Inclusion Disability Officer

Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Mary Duignan.

The Sports Inclusion Disability Officer, (SIDO) Mary Duignan, works towards increasing participation by introducing people with a disability to sport and active recreation through working in partnership with all stakeholders.

This aim is achieved by:

  • Establishing new and sustainable clubs.
  • Linking with local disability organisations around the assessment of needs and provision of opportunities for people with disabilities.
  • Promoting the participation of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity.
  • Communicating with all relevant disability sports organisations to enhance participation at local, regional and national level.
  • Creating effective working partnerships with sport bodies to encourage greater opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in physical activity.

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 Contact Details

Mary Duignan – Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (SIDO)

Westmeath Sports Partnership
Community Development Section
Westmeath County Council
Áras An Chontae
Mount Street
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91 FH4N Mullingar

Tel:  044 9390208

Email: Mary.Duignan@westmeathcoco.ie

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