In His Own Words – Jake on life as a partially sighted football fan
A piece written by Jake Heasman, a partially sighted footballer for Albion in the Community and the England national team. Tunnel vision. This is the mentality a leader like Lewis Dunk has to have when he’s making a match-winning block to secure a crucial three points. Tunnel vision is also something a partially sighted Brighton
Mega Myron finds his feet
For young Myron from Worthing, ADHD has a big impact on his life every day. Myron is a bubbly character, full of energy and enthusiasm. He loves to crack a joke and, like so many 10-year-olds, he is absolutely football-mad. There was a time, however, when it looked like he might fall out of love
Jake’s journey from Sussex to St George’s Park
Jake Heasman, 17, has been attending Albion in the Community’s sessions for partially sighted people since he was 10 years old. Jake, a winger, is also proudly a part of the England set-up. He is one of 30 players across Brighton & Hove Albion’s disability teams to receive a call-up to represent their national team
How sisters Izzy and Annie fell in love with AITC
Two sisters from Crowborough have shown a huge commitment to Albion in the Community – but in very different ways. For Izzy Marr, who has Down’s syndrome, sessions with Albion in the Community are the highlight of the week. Izzy loves playing football at AITC’s inclusive sessions – she takes part in football training sessions
Dylan’s journey with deaf football at AITC
For Dylan Lord-Greaves, reaching the pinnacle of his sport is just the beginning. Dylan, from Portslade, is completely deaf and has cochlear implants on both sides of his head. He absolutely lives for football and has dreams of making it as a professional. “I’ve been playing football since I was 4,” Dylan told us. “Ever