UK Deaf Sport (UKDS) aims to encourage Deaf people to participate, to enjoy and to excel at sport and physical activity. UK Deaf Sport was established in June 2003 and has been a member of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) since March 2006. UKDS was granted membership of the European Deaf Sports Organisation (EDSO) in May 2006. As a leading Deaf organistation in the UK, UKDS is a Member of the UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD)