Special Olympics GB Launches First Athlete Input Council
Special Olympics GB is delighted to announce the formation of its first ever Athlete Input Council (AIC). The Athlete Input Council will be a platform t…
Disability News
The $4 million challenge to transform the world of people with lower-limb paralysis
Toyota Mobility Foundation & Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre launch a multi-million dollar challenge to expand mobility across the globe for people …
Lisa Hammond speaks to Able about Albert Square and how disabled people are represented on TV
Actress, Lisa Hammond is well known to TV fans as feisty market trader, Donna Yates in EastEnders. Here she speaks with Able Magazine about Albert Squa…
Growing in Confidence: Find out what the Government’s Disability Confident scheme has in store next
The Government’s Disability Confident scheme celebrated its first anniversary towards the end of last year. We look at the project’s first year and whe…
Hundreds of thousands of people will receive personal allowances of NHS cash to organise own care
Hundreds of thousands of people will receive personal allowances of NHS cash to organise their own care, looking to put the power back into the hands o…
Meet the Paralympians: We catch up this year’s Winter Paralympic Team
ParalympicsGB stormed Pyeongchang this season to compete in the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games. Able Magazine caught up with the athletes and asked them …
Powers of Attorney in Scotland
By Beth Moffat Powers of attorney in England and Scotland have many similarities. As in England, individuals can appoint one or more attorneys to ma…
Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is still the answer
Denzil Lush was until recently the most senior judge in the UK Court of Protection. He said he would never sign a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) himse…
Energy UK launches Commission for Vulnerable Customers
The Commission for Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances has published a call for evidence on how service and support could be improved, holding a seri…
Work With Me Scheme supports more disabled people to get into work
Latest Government figures show that there are one million disabled people in the UK who want to and are able to work but are currently not employed. Di…
World record throw takes Arnold to Commonwealth glory
Hollie Arnold knew nothing less than a world record would be enough to take Commonwealth Games gold – fortunately, the Paralympic champion never doubte…
Lyle adds Commonwealth silver to medal collection
Paralympic, world, European and now a Commonwealth medal – Maria Lyle has already completed the set when it comes to sprinting. Add in the fact that…
Learning Disability Orchestra Break World Record
The Guinness Book of Records confirmed that an orchestra made up of people with a learning disability has broken the Guinness World Record for the larg…
The National Football Museum, Manchester
Visitors who have autism and their carers can explore the galleries in a calm and relaxed environment before the general public access. Gallery sound l…
Two weeks left for outstanding dancers with a learning disability, autism or both to apply to the Talent Hub
The hunt is on for ten talented dancers with a learning disability, autism or both, to come together to form a unique new dance company. TIN Arts, a le…
Disability Confident: We speak to the team at Channel 4 about their Disability Confident Leader status
One of the most enthusiastic and visible supporters of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme is broadcaster Channel 4. The scheme encourages busi…
Heard of Kidz to Adultz? Each Free Event is Organised by Disabled Living for Children and Young People with Disabilities
‘Kidz to Adultz’ events are organised by Disabled Living. Disabled Living has been organising the very prestigious Kidz to Adultz event since 2001 and …
Transport Secretary visits Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company to help more disabled people into work
Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling toured Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company this week – a social enterprise which employs injured ve…
Disney’s Aladdin Announces Its Second Autism-Friendly Performance At London’s Prince Edward Theatre
Disney’s hit musical Aladdin is pleased to announce that its second dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 28 Augus…
Carers of disabled people attend free future care planning day in Rotherham
Event held following launch of report last month by charity Sense revealing care crisis in Yorkshire. The first of a series of regional future care …
The First Regional Paralympic Heritage Exhibition has been launched at Norwich Cathedral
On Saturday 24th March 2018, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT), launched its first regional exhibition at Norwich Cathedral. During this en…
Shaun takes the driving seat thanks to The Fremantle Trust
Shaun Littlejohn, who is registered blind and has a learning disability, realised a lifelong aspiration to drive thanks to The Fremantle Trust’s Wishes…
Autism Awareness Week: Support for people with autism is high in demand
In light of it being Autism Awareness Week, job search engine Adzuna has conducted some research and found that there are currently 11,176 jobs in the …
Dial-a-ride workers to begin two day strike over attack on conditions
Unite members employed by Dial-a-ride will begin a 48 hour stoppage from today in a dispute over the withdrawal of rest days and the imposition of new …
The British Polio Fellowship demands more wheelchair access on British Transport
The experiences of members of The British Polio Fellowship show accessibility is not what it could be. Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) affects the ability of…