Cheshire-based company steps in to save charity’s Florida trip
A national charity has thanked Cheshire based Baywater Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services, for making the holiday dreams of 25 disab…
Disability News
Andrew Marr & Jackie Ashley discuss adapting to a life changing event at the Alf Morris Lecture
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is delighted to announce that the second Alf Morris Lecture will be given by Andrew Marr, journalist and TV presen…
Happy Christmas From Able!
From all of us here at Able Magazine, we wanted to take a moment to wish you, your family, and friends a happy and safe Christmas and all the best for …
May The Festive Force Be With You!
There’s something very nostalgic about Star Wars. Children since the 1970’s have grown up with the familiar characters and landscapes of the saga. How …
Is It Your Christmas Tree That’s Making You Sneeze?
Many people look forward to and enjoy putting up their Christmas tree each year. But for some it may bring unexpected side-effects – hayfever or allerg…
Fish Insurance recruits charity affinity expert
Fish Insurance, the leading disability insurance specialist, has recruited charity affinity programme expert Diane Caplehorn to lead a major drive into…
Disability History Month Lecture to explore the portrayal of disability
Entrepreneur Steph Cutler will explore the portrayal of disability past and present in the annual lecture at Imperial College London on Wednesday 16 De…
Win A £300 Voucher For A Luxurious Self-Catering Break With Premier Cottages
Premier features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK ranging from small, romantic boltholes to large family-friendly c…
52 Lives – Changing Someone’s Life Every Week of the Year
52 Lives aim to change someone's life every week of the year. It is based on the simple premise that people are good and lots of good people working to…
Muscle Help Foundation CEO featured in 2016 Power 100
To mark UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, leading figures from across business, sport, politics, education, media, public and third se…
Brotherwood WAVs Now Even More Accessible with Contract Hire from LVC Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle manufacturer Brotherwood, and Contract Hire specialist providers LVC Mobility, are pleased to announce an exciting new pa…
Win A Hi-Fi System!
To celebrate the joy of staying indoors and listening to your favourite tunes – and to mark Able Magazine’s ‘At Home’ themed issue, we’ve got together …
Founder of Muscular Dystrophy Charity Wins ‘Unsung Hero’ Award
CEO and founder of Herts-based Muscular Dystrophy charity wins ‘Unsung Hero’ award at the Herts Mercury and Observer Community awards Family charity…
The 100 day countdown to Disabled Access Day has begun
Today marks the 23rd UN International Day of People with Disabilities. With access and empowerment at the core of the celebrations it’s apt that the da…
EFDS marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with ‘Me, being active’ films
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities by launching the Me, being active series. I…
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities With Our Advertisers
Able advertisers and commercial partners are as passionate about disability issues as we are. International Day of Persons with Disabilities …
England Visually Impaired name squad on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a 15-man Visually Impaired (VI) squad for the upcoming Lord's Taverners International Blind C…
West Yorkshire Police: Supporting International Day of Persons with Disabilities
West Yorkshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire are supporting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Thu…
#MapMyDay – People Worldwide are Part of a Movement for More Accessibility
December 3rd marks the start of the worldwide campaign "MapMyDay" to raise awareness for everyday barriers. The German NGO Sozialhelden and the World H…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year’s theme ‘Inclusion matters’ really says it all – here’s why. By Tom Jamison, Editor of Able Magazine. Every year the United Nations dec…
Stand out from the flock on International Day of Disabled People
A group of local disabled artists dressed as sheep will be grazing through Stratford town centre at 2.30pm today, 3 December 2015, to mark Internationa…
Global charity launches animation to tackle fear of HIV
To mark World AIDS Day (1 December 2015) HIV charity AVERT has launched an animation to help people overcome fears and worries about HIV – something wh…
Win A £300 Voucher For A Luxurious Self-Catering Break With Premier Cottages
Premier features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK ranging from small, romantic boltholes to large family-friendly c…
Able Reviews The New Book By Kris McKinnon
Kris McKinnon is an author and illustrator specialising in allegorical tales with a silly twist. His take on the concept of Karma is hinged on the stor…
Young Epilepsy launches search for champions across the country
National children’s charity, Young Epilepsy, has launched nominations to find the UK's epilepsy champions. Now in it’s fourth year, the Young Epilep…