Growing Up
Growing up in this uncertain world is hard. Disability adds another dimension to the puzzle. Children and young people affected by learning, physical o…
Disability News
The ‘N-Word’
Yes, that’s right, the N-word. I’d like to discuss a type of N-word and what it has meant to me. The word I refer to, of course, is ‘normal’. By Max…
SHARING YOUR HEART, SHARING YOUR HOME
There is still a huge demand for foster families and for people prepared to adopt children. You might, as a disabled person, think that taking on the c…
Mobility Roadshow Closes
The long-running disability motoring event first opened in 1983 but has been struggling as a result of falling exhibitor numbers. A decision has b…
Motability for Children
Regular readers will already be familiar with the Motability Scheme but may not realise that children as young as three years old can benefit from it to…
Hamilton Park Racecourse
If the Able Magazine team’s recent day at Hamilton Park Racecourse is anything to go by, disabled people should definitely check to see when the next m…
Buyer’s Guide – Equipment for children
Children can be difficult to buy for. The smallest thing can mean that they don’t like or won’t use a purchase as you’d hoped. Then there’s the fact tha…
My Invictus Games Experience
By Russell Pizzey – Technical Services Manager at Ottobock UK This year marked the third time Russell has provided technical service at the Invictus…
Preparing for the Unknown: How planning ahead can help you stay in control.
Talking about the future can be difficult, especially if you’re worried about losing the ability to make decisions for yourself. But having the conversa…
Enter Our Holiday Competitions With Confidence
Following the recent bad press received by Pos'ability Magazine following a complaint made to the Advertising Standards Agency which resulted in them b…
Julie Andrews makes a trip to Stuttgart
Set between stunning hills and vineyards, the city of Stuttgart and its surrounds, combine traditional German culture with a passion for innovation. …
Time for Change
Recent research by charity Scope revealed that eighty percent of disabled people don’t feel they are well represented in the media. This calls for a ch…
Finding Support
Any family affected by disability will be aware that the challenges can seem huge, insurmountable even. Sometimes all it takes is a little help or expe…
Sandemans Tours, Oxford, Liverpool, Edinburgh and London
If you’re planning a longer trip or day out, there are many accessible outdoor activities available across the UK. Sandemans tours, for example, run a…
Out in the Open
Angus spoke with Able Magazine about his diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy and how he and his family have learnt to cope. When did you first suspect som…
Independent Living Scotland – 4th & 5th October 2017
Get inspired at Scotland’s largest independent living event Join them and discover the perfect products to suit your needs or the needs of those you c…
Jim’s Gym
Xercise4Less is an awardwinning, nationwide budget gym operator. Xercise4Less prides itself on offering affordable fitness to everyone, helping to chang…
Noticing the Invisible
Rachel Canwell is a special needs teacher. She discusses the small but significant details of her own son’s dyspraxia. Do you regard Zac as disabled? …
Cosyfeet, Frieda slippers
Cosyfeet’s new Scandinavian inspired 100% pure wool slippers are the last word in comfy footwear. Being made of wool, they keep feet at the idea…
Family
Disability affects families in different ways. The following stories show not only the challenges that disability presents, but also how families have …
Former Police Officer and amputee enjoys an active retirement Thanks to new NHS-funded prosthetic leg
Family man Courtenay Humphreys from Berkeley, Gloucestershire spent almost ten years using basic mechanical prostheses following the loss of his leg in…
Botonique
Labelled as a soft drink for wine lovers, Botonique non-alcoholic, sparkling wine is a party-friendly alternative that aims to provide a complexity of …
Able Magazine Helps National Diversity Awards Honour Disability Heroes
Able Magazine was again privileged to be media partner with the National Diversity Awards, who have secured themselves as the premier event honouring e…
SoftWheels Review
We are delighted to have reviewed the Acrobat wheel from SoftWheel. Our review has determined that this wheel is 5 stars. Over all this wheel enhances…
Days out at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
There are plenty of places to visit around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, so people of all abilities can marvel at the epic sights on a day trip or lon…