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Will the lack of dedicated disabled sports clubs stifle the development of future Paralympic stars?

24/09/2021

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Paralympian Livvy Breen on the start line at a race track

Dedicated sports clubs for disabled people are few and far between in the UK. But having seen the success of…

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Naidex 2021: meet Paralympians and try out adapted sports for yourself

16/08/2021

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Live Sports Arena at Naidex with disabled people trying out adapted boxing

Join Disability Horizons at Naidex where you can channel your inner Paralympian by trying out a range of sports and…

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: powerlifting Paralympian Ali Jawad in the spotlight

01/08/2021

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Paralympic athlete Ali Jawad

We speak to Paralympic powerlifter Ali Jawad about his preparation for Tokyo 2020 and the launch of his new accessible…

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Exercise equipment to help you stay active if you are disabled

09/07/2021

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Wake up and work out sign surrounded by purple weights, a turquise elastic band and arm exerciser

Check out these 6 pieces of exercise equipment for disabled people, from gripping aids to pedal and hand exercisers, available…

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Why disabled actress Sam Renke is supporting Parallel London

20/07/2017

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Parallel London

The 3rd September sees the return of Parallel London, a mass-participation race for people of all abilities. Regular writer Carrie…

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Paralympic Games 2012: we want you!

20/08/2012

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The Paralympic Games start in only 9 days and 19 hours and we, here at Disability Horizons, cannot wait! But…

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Merici Sports: adaptive sports of the extreme kind

09/08/2012

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Disabled ex-soldier, Chris Jones, talks to Disability Horizons about his journey looking for alternative ways to enjoy the extreme sports,…

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