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…
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The Peaceful Garden
Gardens can perform various roles but one of the most important for many people is providing a relaxing space to escape everyday pressures. Creati…
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
“We want the UK to be the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.” That is Mencap’s new vision which is part…
See What I Can Do!
Author, Jon Roberts has been explaining conditions such as autism to children over the course of several picture books. His new title, ‘See What I Can…
Interview – RJ Mitte
Actor, RJ Mitte is known to many of us from his role as Flynn in hit television series, ‘Breaking Bad’. His new film ‘Triumph’ tells the true story of…
fuelService and Shell Go make it easier to fill up
According to the World Health Organisation, about 15% of the world’s population, more than a billion people, live with some form of disability. That m…
Transition with SSAFA’s Mentoring Service
SSAFA’s Mentoring service was initially launched in 2014 to support individuals discharged from Military service as wounded, injured or sick (WIS). No…
Naidex is back!
Independent living exhibition, Naidex and Able Magazine have a long established relationship. After the cancellations of last year, it’s wonderful to …
Interview – Billy Monger
In 2017 Billy Monger was involved in a collision during a Formula Four race. As a result, both his legs were amputated but he has continued to compete…
Wizard Wheelchairs – bespoke, quality powerchair solutions
Wizard Wheelchairs design and manufacture bespoke motorised wheelchairs. Whatever your requirements, Wizard Wheelchairs aim to offer a solution… …
Wellspect – innovative continence care solutions
At Wellspect we develop innovative continence care solutions that change people’s lives and are committed to inspire our users to build self-confidenc…
Karma Mobility launching groundbreaking new products at Naidex
Karma Mobility will be launching several groundbreaking new products on stand G20 at this year’s Naidex. For over 20 years, the company has been suppl…
AbleMove – newly launched products for wheelchair users
AbleMove believe in improving day-to-day living for wheelchair users. Promoting greater confidence, freedom, choice, and safety underpins everything t…
Mountain Trike – offering freedom and independence to explore the great outdoors
The Mountain Trike Company manufacture and produce all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs - offering freedom and independence to explore the great outdoors w…
Janet Gray’s Assistive Technology Solution for Vision Loss
Vision loss has not stopped Janet Gray of Northern Ireland from achieving success. Due to a rare form of glaucoma – the same hereditary condition …
How gamification can increase engagement in daily therapy
The pandemic forced the healthcare sector to fast-track the integration of digital medical technology to navigate the impact of lockdowns on many occu…
Memorable Moments from Tokyo 2020
It was definitely worth the wait, as records tumbled, new talents emerged and sporting legends were reaffirmed at the Tokyo Games. Here is a select…
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…
Must-see Paralympic events
With 540 individual events across 22 summer Paralympic disciplines, you could be forgiven for missing a few. Here we pick the events that you sho…
Safety guidance for Naidex
As restrictions ease, face-to-face events are returning and the eagerly-anticipated Naidex is one of the first up on the list. Naidex welcomes everyon…
Can fibromyalgia stop you working?
Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. Muscles often feel as if they have been pulled or worked too hard and cognitiv…
Public invited to put forward their nominations for the Sense Awards
The national disability charity, Sense, is inviting the public to submit their nominations for the Sense Awards 2021, the only national awards that ce…
Let the Games Begin!
At last, the delayed but much anticipated 2020 Paralympics are fast approaching. The Tokyo 2020 Games are likely to go down in history as the…
A Decade in the making: The National Diversity Awards Announce 2021 Shortlist
An astonishing 52,000 people were nominated this year alone and the results are finally in, with 124 nominees being recognised for their various achie…
It’s Everyone’s Journey
A coalition of influencers, charities and transport partners have signed an open letter as part of the Department for Transport ‘It’s Everyone’s Journ…