Disability News
A Christmas Carol at Reading Rep Theatre – An Accessible Festive Favourite
This Christmas, Reading Rep Theatre invites you to experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ classic tale of Scrooge, the ghosts…
National Diversity Awards – The best of British diversity!
Able Magazine was again privileged to have been selected as a sponsor for the prestigious National Diversity Awards (NDAs), an event that continues to …
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and television production company, Stellify, are determined to mak…
RSM European Play-offs reward golfers for seasons of success
The field is set: 32 European-based golfers with a disability have qualified for one of the season’s toughest tournaments to win, the RSM European Play…
Bellman Visit Fire Safety Bundle with Visit Alarm Clock, Smoke Detector and Bed Shaker
People with hearing loss are likely to be at their most vulnerable at night. Many people remove hearing aids to sleep, meaning that they would struggle…
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the return of its magical charity initiative; Winter Wishes
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the return of Winter Wishes, an accessible morning at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland where groups that may otherwise…
Urgent campaign to support accessibility in the Peak District
Hoe Grange Holidays has launched a £5,000 fundraising campaign to repair its off-road wheelchair, which has helped hundreds of disabled visitors and lo…
Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry
An industry and consumer expert group, tasked by Government to advise on how to make flying more accessible for disabled people, has unveiled its suite…
Adapting for an Electric Future
Electric vehicles are the future — and that future includes you. Whether you’re heading to work, taking the kids out, or planning a weekend away, we be…
Freedom One Life Reveals Four Powerchair Users Set to Race Across Europe
Freedom One Life has announced the competitors for its inaugural Race Across Europe; a first of its kind challenge that will see four disabled people r…
Explore and enjoy the next Motability Scheme Live event in Harrogate.
Motability Scheme Live, Harrogate is our next stop. You’ll find us at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre, on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August, from 9am to…
Mobility in Motion and REMAP Unite to Tackle Everyday Barriers to Mobility
New partnership will deliver bespoke solutions for people living with disabilities—on the road and beyond Mobility in Motion is proud to announce a …
We’re all set up for the Kidz to Adultz Exhibition Wales & West
We’re all set up for the Kidz to Adultz Wales & West exhibition which takes place at the ICC Wales, Newport today (Tuesday 1 July 2025), 9:30am to …
EE DISABILITY FA CUP 2025 RETURNS TO ST GEORGE’S PARK
The EE Disability FA Cup will return this summer for its ninth edition, with six finals taking place over 28 and 29 June 2025 at St. George’s Park. …
RNC are champions of Europe once again!
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has once again demonstrated its dominance in European blind football, clinching the European Blind Footb…
Mobility in Motion and WheelPower team up to expand awareness of vehicle adaptations and disability sport
Mobility in Motion, a UK based leader in driving aids and vehicle adaptations, has announced a strategic partnership with WheelPower, the national char…
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…
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…