Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford This event will be a great opportunity for service providers, charities and local disability equipment traders to get together to act as an information point to disabled and older people across the County. The aim of the fair is to give people the chance to ask questions, receive information, [...]
Students at a Stroud school for children with severe physical disabilities are awash with pride thanks to new specially-adapted bathrooms. St Rose’s School, which this year celebrates its centenary anniversary, provides education, care and therapy for children aged 2-19 years old with severe disabilities and complex health needs including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, sensory loss and [...]
We’ve recently revamped our site with a layout that is section 508 & WCAG 2.0 AA compliant. This should make it a lot easier for our disabled visitors to enjoy the site. If you have any problems with the new layout or have any suggestions/comments please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at mark@cravenpublishing.com The [...]
Recare Ltd are distributors for the unique German products from Sorg Mobility. Recare are mainly demonstrating the Kika and the Mio wheelchairs that are suitable for children from 1 year old. The Mio is a growing chair that will grow from seat width 18cm and from a seat depth of 18cm. The Kika is idea for children that [...]
Editor of Able Magazine, Tom Jamison has been invited to take part in Radio Wey’s ‘Wonderful, Wacky Wireless Show’. After being interviewed yesterday about all things Able, he’s been invited to contribute to the show on a monthly basis. To hear the interview visit: www.radiowey.co.uk/listenagain The ‘Wonderful, Whacky Wireless Show’ runs every Thursday (12-3pm) and includes fun, [...]
PARALYMPIC star Deb Criddle will officially open Disability Somerset – the region’s top independent living exhibition. The Taunton-based dressage rider will take time out of her London 2012 qualification schedule to cut the ribbon at the event, which takes place on Thursday, May 10 from 10am to 5pm, at the Sedgemoor Auction Centre, near North Petherton. Disability Somerset, [...]
There were fluffy bunnies and chirpy chicks galore when residents of a Sanctuary Care home in Bromsgrove made Easter bonnets during their activities sessions. The residents of Breme Care Home in Providence Road have been busy creating some spectacular spring headwear, which will be judged at their Easter bonnet parade on Sunday. It was like [...]
Thirty years ago (March 29) the Union Flag was once again run up the flagpole of the small town hall in Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands. Although the British Armed Forces were victorious, it was a life-changing time for Personnel like Simon, who came home with varying degrees of injury and disability. It’s [...]
A struggle to find smart comfortable clothes for an elderly relative with mobility problems has inspired a former care home manager to launch a Europe-wide business aimed at helping people with mobility problems. Ann Lomas, who has worked in the care industry for 25 years, launched Assisted Living Clothing this autumn after conducting research into the needs of Alzheimer’s [...]
Blackpool is one of the classic Great British seaside holiday destinations. The tower, the sand and the world famous pleasure beach all contribute to make it a superb place for the family to get away to. The British seaside holiday has always offered plenty of fun and entertainment as well as excellent value for money. [...]
