GB WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ACHIEVE HISTORIC GOLD-MEDAL WIN AT THE WORLD GAMES
Sunday 17th July 2022, saw GB Wheelchair Rugby achieve another historic gold-medal win - this time at the World Games in Alabama, USA, competing in th…
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Vamos sports shoe from Cosyfeet
Sports footwear with extra roomy comfort The Vamos sports shoe could be described as tough on the outside and comfy on the inside. This is good new…
The Power of Diversity
By Tom Jamison Earlier last month (June 2022) I was honoured to be invited by Shaw Trust to join them, The Disability Policy Centre and the Disabil…
Precision Rehab Win Able Magazine’s Naidex Best In Show Award
Able Magazine editor, Tom Jamison selected the Paravan PR35 S, a paediatric standing powerchair from among the hundreds of products on show at the NEC…
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2022 Shortlist
A record breaking 72,000 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with an astonishing …
Win a pair of tickets to an access performance of Jitney at The Old Vic
The Old Vic theatre in London is giving away a pair of tickets to their access performances for Jitney. Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take …
Experience live theatre at The Old Vic this summer
Following recent improvements, The Old Vic is now more accessible than ever. There is a step-free entrance on Waterloo Road with lift access to the Bo…
True advocates of a #LifeWithoutLimitations
Founded in Iceland in 1971, Össur has been present in the UK for the past 51 years. Named after the prosthetist and founder of the company, Össur Kris…
Join us at The Care & Occupational Therapy Show
The Care & Occupational Therapy Show which is taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on the 21st June is the one stop shop for Care and Occupat…
Have your say on how railways stations could work better for you
Network Rail and Design Council are asking for feedback on rail stations of the future, and how to ensure they are accessible, welcoming and feel safe…
Schoolgirl suspended from school after training assistance dog to eat her homework
April Day, (10) from Loof, was reprimanded this week for leading her assistance dog astray. A note from headteacher, Ms Jo Kerr of Larks Primary Sc…
ParalympicsGB Makes History At Beijing 2022
The final day of Beijing 2022 saw the last of the action on the mountains in what has been a Winter Games to remember for ParalympicsGB. It's b…
New training set to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK TV
Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston and Julie Fernandez of The Office are backing a new bid to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK tel…
Another day, another medal for Fitzpatrick, Smith and the Simpson brothers
Many of our Para Alpine skiers were out in force again today to continue their oustanding start to the Games. This time they hit the slopes for the Su…
Menna Fitzpatrick and Neil Simpson add to ParalympicsGB medal haul
Menna Fitzpatrick and Neil Simpson added two more medals to ParalympicsGB’s tally with both winning bronze medals at the Super Combined Visually Impai…
Personal Independence: The Accessibility Revolution by Tzora
In our society, independence is highly prized. It's what we all hope to achieve as we grow older and become more self-sufficient. For people with disa…
ParalympicsGB reveals one of its’ biggest Winter Paralympic Games teams
ParalympicsGB has confirmed one of the biggest British teams ever to compete at a Paralympic Winter Games with the announcement of the Ski a…
National Diversity Awards Celebrate 10 Great Years
Able Magazine have become an established media partner with the National Diversity Awards. Editor, Tom Jamison, has been taking part in the annual cer…
Australian Open becomes first-ever major sporting event to offer enhanced audio experience for blind and low vision fans
World-first audio technology enables unique blind and low vision live tennis experience. Listen to Game with Action Audio Here The Australian Op…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Let’s make today, the first day of a brighter future for disabled people! By Tom Jamison As you can imagine, in the run-up to International Day …
Able Magazine Editor features in Power 100 list of Most Influential Disabled People
Tom Jamison has again been selected by the Shaw Trust to be on the Power 100 list of Most Influential Disabled People in the UK. Tom Jamison has fe…
Able Magazine columnist named in influencers list
Ciara Lawrence is a longstanding columnist with Able Magazine and was placed fifth in the Shaw Trust Power 100 list of the UK’s Most Influential Disab…
National Diversity Awards Return
Community organisations and role models from across the UK headed to the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 17 September to witness the count…
Introducing our new premium, chilled range of the nation’s favourites
We put a great deal of care and attention into all of our meals, serving over 600,000 customers across the UK. And now with our new Chef’s Table b…
Derek Dares to Dream
A simple outing had, until recently, posed a challenge for Derek Russell from Forfar in Scotland. As a wheelchair user, a journey in the car was…