Why You Should Join Us
The Story and Face of Disability Darts Scotland
My name is Joseph Graham
First of all I’m honoured to be the face of Disability Darts Scotland. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the support, encouragement and acceptance of my teammates, Kerry, wee Jojo and Ted McMillan.
After a horrific stabbing and a massive stroke, I was left permanently disabled when I was 20. I lost the sight in my left eye and the ability to use the right side of my body. I needed to learn to walk, talk, swallow and even tell the time again. My life became a struggle, stuck in an isolated existence of Post Traumatic Stress, relentless recovery and unwanted limitation, but finding the right help led me to discover real courage.
I contacted Ted McMillan and asked him to visit me in my home three times but I cancelled each time before I used my courage to go to the Cawburn myself to meet him. That was just over a year ago. This decision changed my life, leading me to finding purpose and inclusion again. I trusted myself, which has paid of massively as earlier this year I was picked to play darts for my country.
I cannot begin to convey how much this means to me. Darts has been a privilege and a boost for my self belief despite having to learn to throw with my left hand.....which is not easy for a right handed person!
Not only do I play for Disability Darts Scotland, I also play mainstream darts for the Cawburn Railroaders every week.
Darts is not just a sport to me, it is a fundamental part of my ongoing recovery and belief in humanity. Its freedom, inclusion, acceptance and the main that darts is for everyone and its fun!
Our Community
The goal of our organisation is simple: nurture and enhance the community where we live by bringing Disabled Darts Players together. Our team is dedicated to creating change in many different parts of Scotland in the hopes that we can improve lives, one person at a time.
The goal of our organisation is simple: nurture and enhance the community where we live by bringing Disabled Darts Players together. Our team is dedicated to creating change in many different parts of Scotland in the hopes that we can improve lives, one person at a time.
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Our Impact
Since the creation of our organisation, our team has been able to make some serious strides. From corner to corner of our country, we've been able to create a change for the better for disabled darts players. Our impact stretches far and wide, and impacts countless individuals. In the future, we wish to continue working towards the betterment of Disabled Darts in Scotland. |
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Get Involved
If you're interested in being a part of our movement for change, please do not hesitate. Our team is filled of many dedicated individuals, but we're always looking for more disabled people to take up the sport of darts. We strongly believe that many hands make light work, and we're hoping for as many disabled players as possible to come and join us. Scotland deserves to be seen at World Disabled Darts tournaments and events. our message is simple, COME AND JOIN US. |
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