NEWTOWN’S Stephen Lewis has been recognised for his advocacy work in helping people with Autism and Dyspraxia into organised football.
Stephen was among the LDA Leaders List in the Sports, Arts and Entertainment category last year and has now been named among the UK ambassadors with the role of UK celebrating the achievements of people with Autism.
Stephen said: “”It’s a very proud moment to have been asked to be Ambassador of the Dimensions LDA Leaders List after being named in the 2022 List last year.
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“I now look forward in my role to working with Dimensions and a number of different people and organisations, local and national media and within our local area to improve awareness of Autism, highlight my own story and the success stories we have had around the UK most notably people like Will Ospreay and of course the fantastic representation in the episode of the Wrexham Football club documentary highlighting the condition on a world stage on Disney+.
“A big thanks to everyone who has made it possible and provided me the opportunities both in and out football to attain this position.”
“It's great to represent Newtown and Wales in a UK wide position and be able to break down barriers for people with Autism and I would like to encourage anyone who knows of someone with Autism to go to the Dimensions website and nominate them for the 2023/2024 LDA Leaders List.”
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