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" It's the only time I can look ahead and see where I am going. When I am walking with crutches I'm looking at my feet .... so the world becomes three feet in front of me."
Read Anne's story Anne Brown, Regional Participant Representative. Anne was diagnosed with Secondary Progressive M.S. in 2003. |
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"Driving has given me back my independence" Read Emma's Story Emma Hunter, Forth Driving Group. Emma is a wheelchair user. She was previously a rider with RDA before switching to driving in 2015. |
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"Michael is witness to the benefits arising from an RDA programme. He shows more awareness of people, he is more sociable, and he responds more readily to simple requests"
Read Michael's Story Michael, Clydesdale Group Michael has significant learning difficulties |
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"When my Neurosurgeon suggested I take up riding I thought he was mad – I had never been on a horse as a sighted person, so how could I ride a horse now? I have now been riding for about ten years and have never looked back.”
Read Milena's Story Milena, Clydesdale Group Milena suffered a stroke resulting in the loss of her sight and left foot. |
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" Millie Boo's orthopaedic surgeon is amazed at the strength of her core and muscle tone in her legs and cannot think of a better form of exercise and therapy."
Read Millie Boo's story Millie's Dad, Forth Valley RDA Millie Boo has cerebral palsy which affects her right hand side and her balance. She suffers from tremors and wears hearing aids in both ears. |
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"The therapeutic environment created by RDA coaches and volunteers .... frees you from a negative mindset to discover a can do positive one."
Read Linda's story Linda, Clydesdale RDA Linda was diagnosed with M.S. in 2003. She says M.S. can leave her feeling stupid and it is a massive effort to follow and contribute to conversation. |
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"Riding has encouraged Amy to sit up straight and lift her head which is really good for her posture and wellbeing. RDA has been amazing for her, she has no fear now and loves going to her sessions." Read Amy's Story Amy's mum, Winton RDA Amy is totally blind with no light perception and has balance problems. |
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We have been carrying out our life-changing activities for over 50 years, and take great pride in the exceptional standard of our coaches and volunteers.
We offer activities for all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability – and you’re just as likely to find an RDA Group in an urban setting as a rural one across West & Central Scotland. We rely entirely on voluntary help, donations and legacies to deliver our services. |
Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving. A UK Company Limited by Guarantee No 5010395. A Charity Registered in England & Wales (No 244108)and Scotland (No SC039473)