ParalympicsGB win first para snowboard medal
Ollie Hill produced a superb first run in the banked slalom to win ParalympicsGB’s first ever medal in para snowboard. His fastest run of 1:10.45 w…
Sport Programmes
Getting a head start in sport
Plenty of us will have been inspired by the fantastic achievements of ParalympicsGB in Tokyo. While it’s true to say that they are supreme athletes, i…
The best thing on telly!
Channel 4 have announced an amazing Paralympic broadcasting package that’ll have viewers glued to the action for the whole Games fortnight. Channel…
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…
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…
University Partners with World Academy of Sport to Launch Global Teacher Training Centre
The University of Worcester is a renowned centre for teacher education and has long championed inclusive education. In recent years, their work has won…
Football For All Leadership Programme launched
The Integrated Dreams Association has launched the 'Football For All' Leadership Programme, aiming to utilise football's unique power to promote the wi…
Summer Surf Challenge 2018 Launched!
The annual Summer Surf Challenge for 2018 will be taking place on the 7th and 8th of July this year at Watergate Bay. The Surf Challenge takes place…
Calvert Trust, Exmoor
Calvert Trust Exmoor is the South West’s premier accessible outdoor activity destination for people with all types of disabilities, welcoming over 4,000 guests a year, with the philosophy that “At Calvert Trust Exmoor it’s what you CAN do that counts”.
Two weeks left for outstanding dancers with a learning disability, autism or both to apply to the Talent Hub
The hunt is on for ten talented dancers with a learning disability, autism or both, to come together to form a unique new dance company. TIN Arts, a le…
Why Ride at an Accessibility Mark Centre?
With riding centres, equestrian centres and local stables offering everything from pony trekking across the beautiful countryside to horse therapy, how…
Search begins for outstanding dancers with a learning disability, autism or both
The hunt is on for ten talented dancers with a learning disability, autism or both, to come together to form a unique new dance company. T…
UK Coaching believes more people with disabilities should get into coaching
UK Coaching has, for more than 30 years, provided the coaching workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive difference. The org…
The Power of Football – Improving access and inclusion
Disabled people constitute the largest minority group in any population, with the World Health Organization estimating that there are more than one bil…
Careers in Sport
Whether you’re a personal trainer, a football coach or a physiotherapist specialising in rehabilitation, a career in sports science can be a rewarding …
Rebound Therapy
There is no doubt that physical exercise is important for all of us. Increasingly, people with disabilities are embracing sports and activities because…