Applying for a job? Give your CV more power!
The first part of the year is a great time to look for a new role. But living with a disability can complicate your relationship with the world of work…
Disability News
Family Fund: supporting families raising disabled and serious ill children
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year they prov…
CANNABIS: THE TRUTH IS OUT, WHAT NEXT?
Able Magazine likes to keep up-to-date with what’s happening with therapies and breakthroughs for disabled people. One of the debates that has been kic…
‘Please Offer Me a Seat’ badge and card to be rolled out permanently
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that a blue badge for those less able to stand on public transport will be introduced on a permanent basis in …
TRAVELable 2017 – Our Guide To Disability Travel
The new edition of your TRAVELable guide is out now! Packed with information from accessible, to downright adventurous travel ideas! As well as tips on how to find solutions to your travel challenges.
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Saturday 3 December 2016 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observan…
What Is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
This year’s theme, is: Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want. According to the United Nations (UN), within our world population of around seven …
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 – What’s On?
Saturday 3 December 2016 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and there are plenty of opportunities for people to raise awareness o…
Paralympic athlete photography exhibition to promote disability in sport
Some of the Rio Paralympic stars will be the focus of a one-off photography exhibition in London to promote sport in the disabled community. Picture…
Making the Disability Living Allowance Form Easier
Kuradocs, the online application for those with, or caring for someone with, a disability has announced upgrades which now include auto-population of t…
Independent Living Scotland: inspiring and enabling for 2016
Don't miss Independent Living Scotland at Glasgow's SECC on 5th & 6th October!
Able Magazine Celebrate Diversity With National Diversity Awards
Actor and Comedian Richard Blackwood and ITV News Presenter, Charlene White united to host the National Diversity Awards on 16 September 2016.
Review: Tee-Up
The Tee-Up has been specifically designed to cut out the need to bend and allows stable placement and removal of the tee and ball. It has a unique stab…
Kadeena Cox Carries The Flag For ParalympicsGB In Rio Closing Ceremony
The 2016 Rio Paralympic Games closed last night in a ceremony that celebrated the spirit of the hosts as well as the athletes.
Last Full Day Of Paralympic Competition Touched By Tragedy
Whilst the Games has produced many moments of joy, including plenty from yesterday, the news of the death of Iranian cyclist, Bahman Golbarnezhad, casts something of a shadow over the last few hours of competition.
Day 9 Round Up – ParalympicsGB Smash London 2012 Medal Tally
In another incredible all-round performance the British team reached an impressive total of 126 medals.
Able’s competition winners!
Regular readers will already know that every issue of Able Magazine comes complete with more chances to win competitions for great prizes and scoop giv…
Review: Jaunty Wheelchair Gloves
Cool product, cool name. Check out these Jaunty Wheelchair Gloves!
Interview with Sir Philip Craven, MBE – President of the International Paralympic Committee
Sir Philip Craven, MBE is a British sports administrator and former athlete. As the President of the International Paralympic Committee, he has a unique insight into the running of the Paralympic Games.
Review: BAMP Golf
The BAMP (Ball and Marker Pick Up) helps golfers pick up and mark the ball and lift the marker - all without having to bend, whether you are upright or…
Day 7 – Lucky Thirteenth for Storey
ParalympicsGB have passed their London 2012 total with gold medals on day seven on the track, in the pool and in the velodrome, making them the most su…
TURNING BLACK INTO GOLD AND GETTING THE RIGHT BALANCE
Carbon Black System, the company that created the innovative and futuristic wheelchair used by 2016 Paralympic Gold and Bronze Medalist Kadeena Cox, ha…
Brickhouse Farm combined forces of accessibility in the ‘Lanes of Lancashire’!
After being inspired by the Paralympic Cycling and Triathlon Teams who trained for Rio whilst staying at Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages, Proprietors …
Day 6 Round-Up. ParalympicsGB Equal London 2012 Tally
Another six golds overnight in Rio means that ParalympicsGB remain second in the medal table and just one gold away from being crowned as the greatest British Paralympic team ever.
Out and about with Able Magazine
Wherever possible we try to get out and meet disabled people and those organisations involved with them, to keep abreast of current thinking – and to h…