200k investment sees young people with disabilities smash sporting targets
A three-year £200,000 fund for children with disabilities to take part in community sports activities has smashed its target, with 421 children getti…
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SUPERHEROES WIN THE CHANCE TO TEAM UP WITH A HOST OF PARALYMPIANS AND CELEBRITY TEAM CAPTAINS
EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES WIN THE CHANCE TO TEAM UP WITH A HOST OF PARALYMPIANS AND CELEBRITY TEAM CAPTAINS Twenty four Everyday Superheroes have won the c…
Human rights institutions take report on disabled people’s rights to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva
The UK and Scottish Governments must do more to protect the human rights of disabled people in Scotland, according to evidence presented to the United …
Disabled Access kicks off today!
Thousands of people to join in Disabled Access Day celebrations around the UK as new events unfold today and continuing over the weekend. Over 1,000 pl…
Disabled Access Day 2017 – Starts Today!
Award-winning Disabled Access Day returns for what is expected to be its biggest event yet across the next three days (10th-12th March 2017). Yes, with…
An active step: Ottobock acquires BionX
Ottobock continues to strengthen its position as the global market leader in prosthetics with the acquisition of the company BionX. Th…
RBLI hosts House of Lords event where 100 influential women discuss ways to tackle disability employment gap
National charity Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) hosted one hundred influential women from across the private and public sectors at the House of…
DAVID WILLIAMS CAN NOW ENJOY THE OPEN ROAD THANKS TO LEWIS REED
David Williams from Chester is enjoying the freedom that comes with your own vehicle as he is now the proud owner of a converted VW Shuttle SE wheelcha…
Naidex returning to the Birmingham NEC on the 28th-30th of March !!!
Naidex (returning to the Birmingham NEC on the 28th-30th of March) is Europe’s leading event for the disability, independent living and care sector. &…
DAVID WILLIAMS CAN NOW ENJOY THE OPEN ROAD THANKS TO LEWIS REED
David Williams from Chester is enjoying the freedom that comes with your own vehicle as he is now the proud owner of a converted VW Shuttle SE wheelcha…
THE S-ERGO 115 SELF-PROPEL TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR FROM KARMA MOBILITY
The S-Ergo 115 self-propel transit wheelchair from Karma Mobility weighs an incredibly light 8.3kg (18lbs) once the wheels and footplates have been rem…
CARECO OPENS MAJOR INFORMATION CENTRE AND SHOWROOM FOR SOUTH ENGLAND
Leading mobility equipment brand CareCo has opened a major new information centre and showroom in south London to help service the south of England.
Our Inspiration Edition: EUAN & KIKI MACDONALD GOING PLACES
Euan MacDonald became a wheelchair user six years ago having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2003. After experiencing a host of accessibil…
New NHS funding helps amputee to improve his mobility and safety
NHS England is now able to offer microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees under newly approved funding. John Morris, an amputee of over 50 years and …
Disabled Access Day Events Planned for Local Equestrian Centres
Taking place from 10 – 12 March, 2017, Disabled Access Day aims to encourage disabled people to visit somewhere new. It could simply be a trip to a local coffee shop or restaurant or to places further afield like famous British tourist attractions.
Lord’s Taverners Creates More Than One Million Sporting Chances In 2016
More than one million ‘sporting chances’ were created by the Lord’s Taverners in 2016 – and millions more will be created by the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity as part of ambitious expansion plans over the next three years.
Disabled Access Day 2017
Award-winning Disabled Access Day returns for what is expected to be its biggest event yet across three days over the 10th-12th March 2017. Yes, with so much happening around the country, it’s actually expanded to become a three-day access festival.
BT LAUNCHES FREE SERVICE TO CRACK DOWN ON NUISANCE CALLS
BT today announced a crackdown on nuisance calls and launched a new free service - the first of its kind in the UK - that enables its home phone custom…
Wheelchair User Claims Bus Bay Victory
As we’ve all seen, a wheelchair user has won a case at the Supreme Court over the right to use wheelchair spaces on buses. Sure, it’s a good day but wh…
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…
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…
British Blind Sport launch Guide to Visually Impaired Archery and Shooting
National Disability Sports Organisation, British Blind Sport has launched a brand new guide to enable coaches, leaders and club personnel to learn more…
Accessibility Mark Centres Join Forces with Disabled Access Day
Accessibility Mark has joined forces with Disabled Access Day to encourage more disabled people to attend their participating riding centre to find o…
Next generation given the chance to become future Paralympians with new NHS sports prostheses
Children across England have begun to receive new running and swimming blades from the NHS, in a move by the government to help a future generation of young people get active and even become the next Paralympians.