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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Wheelchair rugby player Chris Ryan in the spotlight

We speak to wheelchair rugby player and Team GB captain Chris Ryan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Team BRIT and Nicolas Hamilton launch the UK’s first racing academy for disabled drivers

Team BRIT has launched the UK’s first racing academy for disabled drivers at a special event at Dunsfold racetrack in…

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Take part in the inclusive Wings For Life World Run

The inclusive Wings for Life World Run is returning in May 2019 for its sixth year. Registration is open, so…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

How a visually impaired boxer with muscle weakness is knocking down barriers

Sannah Hussain isn’t your ‘typical’ boxer. She’s female, Muslim, visually impaired and has muscle weakness. But that’s exactly why she’s…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

10 exercises to keep you flexible and fit in 2020 if you’re disabled

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to get healthy – no matter what your level of ability. So…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Top disability sports: how you can take part

When we think of disability sports we think often of Paralympics. However, you do not need to be the next…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Disabled racing driver driven by determination

Have you ever dreamt of racing cars? Maybe you’ve thought about it but immediately dismissed it because of your disability?…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Q&A with disabled skier Talan Skeels-Piggins

With the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships starting this Thursday, we spoke to disabled alpine skier Talan Skeels-Piggins about his determination…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Rebecca Lawes: a paralympic swimmer in the making

The Paralympic Games 2012 may be over, but keen athletes are already preparing for the Paralympic Games 2016, in Rio. Rebecca…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

The freedom of flying with a disability

Kary Wright is a 49-year-old married father of two and a c5/c6 quadriplegic. Having shared his experiences of fishing with…

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