Adventure has no limits.
AbleNet was founded by Paul Ashurst, a wheelchair user who was diagnosed with MS at 35 and eventually became a full-time wheelchair user. Before his diagnosis, Paul had driven supercars and was an adrenaline enthusiast. After his injury, he searched online for accessible experience days and came up empty. He called mainstream experience companies - they told him there was nothing available for disabled people.
Frustrated and determined, Paul set up AbleNet himself, employing other disabled people who shared his vision that adventure, excitement, and experience days should be for everyone. The company officially began working with suppliers just before the pandemic.
AbleNet is the UK's leading provider of unique and exciting gift experiences for disabled and visually impaired individuals. Its mission is to redefine fun by crafting tailored experiences that prioritise accessibility, safety, and enjoyment - and to prove that disability is no barrier to some of life's most thrilling moments.
AbleNet offers a range of accessible adrenaline and experience days across the UK, all designed specifically for people with physical disabilities or visual impairments.
Enjoy a chance to put a fantastic range of super-stylish and super-powerful speed demons through their paces with one of AbleNet’s Supercar Thrill experiences - it’s the perfect opportunity to get to know some amazing cars with big personalities.
Not in the mood to drive? No problem! Grab a passenger supercar experience and let a professional driver show you just how exhilarating a supercar ride can be.
SIA’s support network manager, Andy Wharton, has already excelled his passion for high-performance vehicles by spending a day with AbleNet. Read more about this here: Link to Andy’s AbleNet day on SIAL blog
Get behind the wheel of a Land Rover Discovery TD5 and conquer the rugged quarry tracks of Nottinghamshire with expert BORDA-trained instructors - no driving licence required!
Navigate woodland trails, steep inclines, mud dips, and side slopes as you master off-road driving using just the power of the engine. Perfect for thrill-seekers, families, and adventurers of all abilities.
Ready to swap tyres for skis? With AbleNet, the snow is your playground! Their adaptive skiing lessons cater to all abilities, with expert instructors offering sit-skiing, riggers, or tailored techniques to get you gliding down the slopes with confidence and joy.
Dreamt of taking to the clouds? Now’s your chance! Step into the cockpit with skilled instructors and experience the unforgettable thrill of flying an aircraft yourself. Experience the joy of flight with instructors who specialise in making aviation accessible for all.
All experiences take place at venues across the UK. Paul and the AbleNet team are actively involved in making each experience work for each individual - no two customers are the same, and the team advocates on behalf of customers with venues to ensure every detail is right.
AbleNet experiences make exceptional gifts for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), and SIA members can access a 10% discount using code ABLESIA
