The ABC is the Association of British Climbing, and its mission is to promote the professionalism, safety, growth and diversity of indoor climbing. As a climbing wall owner or a coach, the ABC provides important resources and guidelines to guide your work. The recently released accessibility guidelines covers multiple areas including: Pre Visit Information and Access Bookings, Pricing and Online Support Facility design and sensory needs On the wall support and coaching Feedb
Blind climbing and bouldering may sound counterintuitive in a sport that seems so visual, but for many climbers with visual impairments, the wall is navigated through touch, body awareness, memory, communication, and trust. Like any other form of climbing, it is about movement, problem-solving, and confidence. The difference is that information normally gathered through sight is shared in other ways: through a guide’s voice, a tactile preview of the holds, consistent verbal c
A great example of an inclusive paraclimbing comp is UK Paraclimbing Collective's annual bouldering competition with HarroWall. This comp is in it's 4th year, and over the years it has developed to meet the needs of the paraclimbing community. Whilst no competition is perfect, it's a great place to look if you want ideas for making your local comps more inclusive.
