Albion in the Community

Albion in the Community are the largest provider of football opportunities for people with a disability in Sussex – giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to take part in fun and competitive sport.

Inclusive football

They currently run a host of football sessions for players with a disability at venues throughout Sussex, including regular sessions in Eastbourne, Burgess Hill, Worthing, Brighton, Lancing (adult only), Horsham and Chichester.

These sessions are open to anyone with a disability who is aged five and over who wants to play regular football. Everyone is welcome and their qualified coaches make sure all the players are given the opportunity to experience the many benefits of taking part in regular sport.

Disability-specific football

As well as inclusive football sessions they also run a number of disability-specific football sessions for people of all ages at venues throughout Sussex. This includes sessions focused on the players with any of the following disabilities:

• Down’s syndrome.
• Partially-sighted or registered blind
• On the autistic spectrum
• An amputee or have a congenital limb deficiency.
• Cerebral palsy and/or require a frame.
• Deaf or hearing impairment
• Learning disabilities.
• Adults who have or have had mental health problems
• A physical disability and/or are a wheelchair use

They have introduced a bespoke football curriculum for each of our programmes, which fit each activity and the ability levels of participants. They incorporate some of the club’s playing philosophies within these curriculums to ensure our players play the Brighton & Hove Albion way.

For more information on these sessions email: disability@albioninthecommunity.org.uk or call 01273 668590.