Tackling loneliness through football
We spoke to Laura, a staff team leader from Nottinghamshire YMCA’s community sports programme, OnSide and the importance of building a strong communit…
Sport Programmes
Visually impaired students have para-sport masterclass
A group of 10 to 16-year-olds, with a range of visual impairments, gathered in Hereford to undertake a masterclass in the Paralympic sport of goalball…
Able Finds Out The Benefits Of Spending Time With Horses
Horse riding is a rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities, boosting both physical and emotional wellbeing. We take a look …
Jonnie Peacock launches Parasport powered by Toyota, an online hub to help disabled people be more active
Parasport powered by Toyota, an online hub to empower disabled people to become more active, is being launched today by Jonnie Peacock. The double …
First WCMX Jam takes place in Northamptonshire this March
On the 24th March between 0800 & 1200 hrs the first WCMX Jam takes place in the UK at Adrenaline Alley Urban Sports Venue in Corby Northamptonshir…
Theo Clinkard takes the lead at the Talent Hub
Renowned choreographer and designer Theo Clinkard takes up his new role as lead artist of the Talent Hub this week, as a new cohort of dance artists w…
Fitness instructor with muscular dystrophy creates Paracise
"I have been a group exercise instructor for 30 years but in 2014 was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle wasting disease. In spite of the dia…
Paralympic wheelchair basketball player and coach, Anna Jackson talks to Able Magazine about Coaching Sport and Mental Health
Plenty of disabled people consider taking up sport, not only to improve their physical wellbeing but also to enjoy better mental health. Paralympic whe…
Just do it! Things you’ve never done before…
It’s never too late to try something new. More and more activities are becoming accessible, from skiing and sailing to motorsports, or even flying. I…
Interview: Jack Rutter, Former Paralympics GB’s Cerebral Palsy Team Captain
Able Magazine spoke to former Birmingham City footballer and Paralympics GB's cerebral palsy team captain Jack Rutter at the Community Shield on Sunday…
New UnLtd Impact Fund backs Sofab Sports as first investment
UnLtd has invested in pioneering company Sofab Sports, making it the first business backed by the organisation’s new Impact Fund. SoFab Sports will rec…
Get Active: Surfin’ Swansea at Surfability
Surf's up for our intrepid reporter Julie Andrews! She took to the waves at Surfability in Swansea.
How to go from participation to podium!
Want to go from participation to podium? Here's some fantastic advice from the English Federation of Disability Sport.
Funding your sports equipment
Most sports have very basic kit requirements: the right kind of t-shirt, shorts or tracksuit, that kind of thing. Adapted sports though, often require participants to get hold of specialist items which can prove expensive. We look at a few ways to get help.
Disability sports club, No Limits tell us a little about what they do
Multi-sports disability sports club, No Limits got in touch to tell us a little bit about what they do.
Snozone Disability Snowsports to offer new sit-skis & free slope time
Snozone, the operators of two premier indoor snow slopes believe that snow sports should be accessible and inclusive to everyone.
Scottish Rugby Unveil New Facility for Disabled Young People
Scottish Rugby stars Gordon Reid and Richie Vernon today opened a BT-funded multi-sensory room at Park School in Kilmarnock, which will give young peop…
Channel 4 Investing In Talent Initiatives
Two new major talent initiatives are being supported by an investment of £500,000 in order to ensure that 10% of the production team working on the cov…