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Rebound Therapy.Org

Rebound Therapy.Org provide a fantastic service enabling teachers/ coaching staff open up therapeutic exercise & recreation for people with disabilities. The training offered by Eddy Anderson (the Founder), and his staff, opens up opportunities for people who otherwise would have limited sporting experiences. People with complex/ profound disabilities can participate at their own level, with or without support.

It is of note that Eddy Anderson, has officially been “retired” for a number of years, but in recognition of the huge demand for training to support special schools, Eddy and his colleagues, Paul & Shirley Kaye have rolled out as much training nationally as is humanly possible. It is common for Eddy & Paul to deliver 2 x 2 day courses per week each, (which in retirement is not only time demanding, but also physically demanding)

The use of trampolines for sports related therapy is widespread, and the benefits to participants are far reaching, including improved cardio vascular efficiency, improved circulation, co-ordination & balance, and higher self esteem & well being.
In the last few months, in Yorkshire, R.T.org have run, in conjunction with Disport, two highly oversubscribed courses to train teachers in Yorkshire Special Schools. With further courses planned for 2009, the benefits of this training will reach far & wide in the region, with positive impacts on hundreds of young people with complex needs.

Feedback from all courses is very positive, with candidates pointing to confidence building, and providing ideas as the main features.

What is instantly recognisable in working with this Governing Body, is the positivity, the enthusiasm, and the will to make a difference to people. As a member of the FDSO staff team I have found Rebound Therapy .Org a pleasure to work with, and having witnessed several courses (and indeed the subsequent delivery in schools), I intend to maintain links with this organisation in years to come.

They provide a fantastic service that benefits people with severe disabilities.

2009-04-02