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Road To Rio: Libby Clegg
We catch up with Libby Clegg to find out how her preparations are going for the #Paralympics at #Rio2016
Review: Buckingham Crutch Pod
Looking for a handy gadget to hold your crutches? Check out our review of the Buckingham Crutch Pod.
My Story – Andrew Pettigrew, Pushkin Prize winner
Meet Andrew Pettigrew, 14, who receives the Pushkin Prizes creative writing award for Scottish students.
Wheelchair Basketball dream comes true for Finn
A nine-year-old pupil with cerebral palsy was able to show off his brand new basketball wheelchair in front of his schoolmates – and three of his Paralympic heroes yesterday!
Accessible days out in Scotland
Looking to get out and about in accessible Scotland this summer? Check out our handy guide!
The Superhumans Return – watch Channel 4’s incredible trailer for Paralympics 2016
Last night saw the premiere of Channel 4’s new TV advert for its Paralympic coverage.
Review: Haymax Kids
Little ones suffering from Hay Fever this summer? This product could be just what you're looking for...
Our Story: The Eiger Paraclimb
Mark McGowan shares this life-changing story of the Eiger Paraclimb. Prepare to be inspired.
WATCH: Assistance dog completes its training
Your daily dose of 'aww'! Check out these puppies completing their training to become #assistancedogs. #disability
Review: Flipstick Foldaway
Check out our review of the Flipstick Foldaway, a new take on the traditional ‘shooting stick’! #disability #products
Dorset Council Deliver Disability Transport Service
A new fleet of wheelchair-friendly cars has been brought in to help deliver better council services to Dorset’s disabled residents!
Take A Road Trip
Why worry about access on trains or planes when you have the perfect accessible vehicle sat on your driveway? You may just have small adaptations or be…
WATCH: 5 steps to disability confidence for employers
The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative's (RIDI) 5 step plan to disability confidence outlines how employers can reach out to disabled people an…
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 have a bit of fun.
Leading beauty brand looking for women to appear in a new campaign about disabilities
Are you a disabled woman living in the UK? How would your friends and family describe you? Confident; sassy; a fashionista; sporty? Are you part…
Review: Handybar, Car Support Handle
The handybar is a neat device that I imagine would sit in the side pocket of a car door as you drive around. For people that find it a strain to get up…
Road To Rio: Jordanne Whiley
Whiley is one of Great Britain’s finest tennis players. As a singles player she won the US Open in 2015 to add to her full collection of Grand Slam Dou…
Remap – making things possible
Holding cutlery and being able to eat by yourself is a great boost to independence, so when Hazel could no longer hold cutlery or use any off-the-peg aids she worried for her future.
WATCH: Life Stories – Disability Activist Alice Wong
Disability activist Alice Wong shares her life story, the Disability Visibility Project, and the need to change how the mainstream media talks about di…
Buying Matters – getting the right price for disability equipment
How to get the best value for money when shopping for disability equipment – it’s not just about the price!
British Wheelchair Winners at Wimbledon
An incredible weekend at the All England Club in Wimbledon saw four British wheelchair tennis players win titles, and amongst them, Gordon Reid, who be…
Review: Trust, Let’s Go Out Rollator
Comes straight out of the box and collapses into readiness. A little pressure locks the seat span into place and you know you’re ready to get going. T…
My Story – Sophie Barnett, Young Ambassador for Variety
Sophie was just 16 years old when she was suddenly taken ill at the end of 2011. A blood clot had developed on her spinal cord and she became paralysed…
WATCH: Just Ask – A Sensory Disability Awareness Film
A short film for the Basingstoke Disability Forum to raise awareness of sensory disabilities.…