Louth Local Sports Partnership was delighted to welcome staff from Athletics Ireland to Co. Louth recently, where they presented a range of athletics communication boards and inclusive communication resources designed to support greater participation in athletics for all.
Developed by Athletics Ireland in partnership with Finding Charlie’s Voice, these resources aim to enhance communication and create more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environments within athletics clubs and facilities. Communication boards provide visual supports that can assist individuals with communication difficulties, helping people of all abilities feel more confident and supported when taking part in sport.
As part of this initiative, Louth Local Sports Partnership is proud to partner with Louth County Council Sports Facilities to install communication boards at Dundalk Athletics Track and Lourdes Athletics Stadium, Drogheda. These installations will help ensure that both venues are more accessible and inclusive for athletes, coaches, volunteers, spectators, and families.
The communication boards are designed to support a wide range of participants with additional communication needs, and those who benefit from visual supports. By providing clear and accessible ways to communicate, they help reduce barriers to participation and foster a more inclusive sporting experience for everyone.
Louth Local Sports Partnership would like to thank Athletics Ireland, Finding Charlie’s Voice, and Louth County Council Sports Facilities for their continued collaboration and dedication to promoting inclusion in sport. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these resources will have for athletes and visitors across Co. Louth for years to come.