The British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA) was founded in 1996 to develop opportunities for disabled people of all ages and abilities to access the activity of fishing in the UK. Disabled people are excluded from angling by design, not their disability. Physical barriers can prevent them from participating in an outdoor recreation, as can attitude, lack of awareness, policies and processes that do not consider disabled people’s needs. BDAA offers a range of solutions by providing disabled access platforms, specially adapted equipment, services, facilities and specialised activities. The BDAA’s projects and services offer potential opportunities and benefits to disabled people across all impairment groups and age ranges, both as a competitive sport or recreational activity. The are committed to breaking down the many barriers faced by those with a disability whilst raising disability awareness, and creating inclusive angling environments for disabled people to socialise with others in the community, helping to overcome exclusion and create inclusion.
BDAA Projects
- The ’Let’s Fish’ project enables disabled children/adults to experience angling for the first time or to renew a hobby after a life changing accident/illness. With the help and support of a buddy they can experience the sport.
- Adaptive fishing equipment.
- Schools Fishing project aimed at introducing children with physical or learning difficulties to fish as an alternative to other outdoor activities
- Disabled access and adapted platforms, working with fisheries to make their facilities accessible.