Trekinetic – On a mission to build the most desirable wheelchairs on the planet!
Trekinetic believe that everyone should have the freedom to go where they want without their wheelchair holding them back. The world is no…
Disability News
It’s an exciting summer at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this year!
Multi-million pound transformative works to improve the theatre’s accessibility and sustainability will be complete in the summer, including the provis…
Arts with a different perspective
You’ll find a range of accessible events throughout the Barbican’s music, theatre and dance, film and art gallery programme. The Barbican …
On the road: new Motability Scheme Live events arrive in the Midlands, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland in 2025
The free Motability Scheme Live events, formerly known as The Big Event and One Big Day, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the …
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities should be just the start
By Tom Jamison, Able Magazine editor The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the world's population is …
Disabled Entrepreneur Pulls on Purple Socks
Award-winning adaptive designer, disability advocate, speaker and writer, Victoria Jenkins, is spearheading a campaign to show support for disabled ent…
Disability History Month – we hear from Hampshire Cricket’s disability development officer
Hampshire cricket’s new disability cricket development officer, Michael Powell has committed the past 20 years to representing Hampshire in Super 9’s c…
SEBASTIAN STAN, ADAM PEARSON AND AARON SCHIMBERG ATTEND SPECIAL SCREENING OF ‘A DIFFERENT MAN’ IN LONDON
LONDON, U.K. (2nd October 2024) - A special screening of new A24 film “A DIFFERENT MAN” took place this evening at the Electric Cinema, Notting Hill ah…
Bears Disability Access ends first national league campaign on high
Warwickshire Access ended their season on a winning note after competing in the national disability league for the first time. The team – whic…
Funding lifeline for Scotland’s only complex needs college Charity calls for sustained backing as demand for provision soars
SCOTLAND’S first and only further education college for young people with complex needs has secured critical funding for a further year. The Scottish …
86-year-old veteran climbs Pen y Fan with walker
Ian Waddell, who turned 86 on March 4, 2024, has severe osteoarthritis and can't walk without two crutches or his walker. "The cardiologist team told m…
UK wheelchair manufacturer celebrates opening of new larger premises
Wednesday 4th September saw the grand opening of innovative wheelchair manufacturer newly expanded production facilities. The Mountain Trike company …
Mobility Scooter Safety, with Surewise
Surewise has collaborated with Nottingham Trent University on mobility scooter safety, providing free safety packs nationally for mobility scooter user…
Paris 2024: Day Five Preview
There are 61 golds on offer on Monday, with ParalympicsGB pushing for medals across swimming, athletics, triathlon and more. Para triathlon All triat…
Action gets underway on a busy Day One of the Paralympics, with swimming and cycling taking centre stage for ParalympicsGB.
From boccia to wheelchair rugby, Brits will be competing in a variety of sports across the French capital as they look to kick their Games off with a b…
INVACARE PLANS SUPER ACTIVITIES AT SUPERHERO TRI POWERED BY MARVEL
We’re super excited to be supporting and participating in the Superhero Tri event on 17 August in what will be a fun filled day of sports and activitie…
Enjoying the Inclusive Wellbeing Festival
We are People First Keighley (PFKC) and Craven, a self-advocacy group that supports people with learning disabilities and people who are neurodivergent…
British Motor Museum to host a new dedicated ‘Access Day’ this summer!
The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to …
Win a place in the Superhero Tri!
Able Magazine has teamed up with Superhero Tri to turn one disabled Clark Kent or Peter Parker, into a superhero (plus two sidekicks) at their event in…
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Channel 4 most accessible ever: all advertising to carry subtitles during the Games
Channel 4 today confirms that all advertising on its network during coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will carry subtitles – enhancing Channe…
Channel 4 unveils ground-breaking presenting line-up and biggest-ever broadcast plans for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to be the biggest ever broadcast on Channel 4 with over 1,300 hours of live sport airing for free across Channel…
FA Disability Cup
The FA Disability Cup in association with EE sees some of the best para footballers in the country compete in six finals across two days, with all the …
Westminster City Council – empowering and inclusive employers
Over the last four years, Westminster City Council has fostered an environment in the workplace where disabled staff and visitors feel included and emp…
FA Disability Cup
The FA Disability Cup in association with EE sees some of the best para footballers in the country compete in six finals across two days, with all the …