Jordan Williams, who has played powerchair football since he was 10, has
Muscular Dystrophy, which is a degenerative condition that affects his muscles,
causing increased mobility difficulties over time and an inability to stand.
Jordon is dependent
on his cutting-edge Balder electric wheelchair to remain mobile at home and
school. The F280 powered wheelchair gives him the ability to drive around
independently and achieve a variety of positions through an electrically
adjustable seat and leg rests. Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia by Etac
the electric wheelchair is a popular choice across the UK for young individuals
living with severe disabilities.
When playing powerchair football, Jordon transfers into a larger, rugged sports electric wheelchair that is specifically designed for the game. There are 50 clubs playing across the UK with a National League, WFA Cup and regional competitions taking place on a regular basis. Each 40-minute game involves teams of eight players competing against one another. These players regular substitute with one another, with a maximum of four members from each team on the pitch at any one time.
Following a call-up from Colin Gordon, the England head
coach, Jordan has just attended his first training weekend at the FA’s National
Football Centre in Burton-on-Trent. Jordon said: “This is a dream come true for
me..”.
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