Project Enduro Team Face World Record Endurance Test
The team behind Project Enduro, the designers and manufacturers of prototype specialist four-wheeled downhill mountain bikes, are about to face one of …
Disability News
Nicholas Parsons – “Just a Laugh a Minute!” comes to Chickenshed!
Chickenshed is absolutely delighted to be welcoming the legendary Nicholas Parsons for a fantastic one-off event on Sunday 21 June. Nicholas will be…
Peter Looker-Biddle is running for autism
A young adult with autism is running one of the UK’s most iconic road races to raise awareness for people on the autistic spectrum and fundraise for th…
Make the most of summer with new vehicles from AVH
With summer fast approaching, Adapted Vehicle Hire has continued to grow their fleet of wheelchair accessible and adapted vehicles. The new range of ca…
Show Time at Naidex!
The recent Naidex exhibition at NEC Birmingham heralded a host of great new ideas and innovations for disabled people. Once again, we were there to …
Euan’s Guide Launches Red Cord Campaign to Improve Disabled Access
This week, Euan’s Guide, the disabled access reviews website, launched its Red Cord Campaign across the UK in order to encourage the correct usage of e…
Muscle Help Foundation wins ‘Social Enterprise of the Year’ at Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards
Michael McGrath, CEO and founder of Herts-based charity, the Muscle Help Foundation (MHF), was surprised and delighted to win the ‘Social Enterprise of…
London Underground Stations With Manual Boarding Ramps Increases By 50%
The Mayor and Transport for London’s (TfL’s) plans for a more accessible railway have reached a new milestone, with a 50% increase in the number of Lon…
Care Roadshows Racing back to Aintree
This June Care Roadshows will be returning to the fantastic Aintree Racecourse on Tuesday the 9th with the chance for the care sector to come together …
Life You Choose Present ‘The Return’
'Life you Choose Productions', an arts and multimedia group for people with learning difficulties, have completed work on their first film. The Ret…
Vote for Sportability in the Aviva Community Fund Competition
Sportability is part of the Aviva Community Fund Competition and they need your votes. By simply registering, with just your name and an email addre…
Véronique Boucher Rows to Success
Véronique Boucher is a 19-year-old Canadian, who has an ambition to make the Para-Rowing team for the 2016 Paralympics. Active Hands asked her some que…
Arnold’s Motability Roadshow Returns for its 9th Year
Scotland's largest Motability event, Arnold's Motability Roadshow, is set to make its ninth appearance at the SECC in Glasgow. The event provides a one…
Organisations Support Campaign For Deaf Awareness
Hundreds of organisations and employees across the UK are supporting national Deaf Awareness Week this week by learning about disability awareness and …
Choice Unlimited Coming to Worcester
Choice Unlimited National Event coming to Worcester, for disabled people, older people & carers! We are pleased to announce that Choice Unlimite…
ABILITIESme – A Great Success
ABILITIESme is a multilayered event that features a conference, exhibition, workshops, certified training programs, sporting and kid's activities and t…
Nottingham-based Man With Cerebral Palsy Is Fulfilling His Dream To Become A Barrister Through OU Study
Alex Hawley is determined to achieve a world first. A 29 year old from Nottingham with cerebral palsy, Alex requires 24-hour around the clock care, sev…
Get A Free Ticket for Grand Designs Live with Inclusive Designs
Design For Independence are delighted to offer a limited number of Able readers free tickets for Grand Designs Live. All you have to do is book a fr…
Learning disability tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is launching tennis sessions for people with learning disabilities on Thursday 7 Ma…
Grand Shaftesbury Welcomes Hand Cyclists To Triathlon & Run Festival
The Grand Shaftesbury Triathlon Run Festival is to host a hand bike event for the first time next month. The Festival, hosted by Nicholas Ashley Co…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Visits Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
23rd June – 4th July - Relaxed Performance on 2nd July The National Theatre’s multi award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in t…
Making news accessible: Disability charity publishes Easy News
National disability charity United Response has published the latest issue of Easy News, the world’s first easy read news magazine for people with lear…
Paracanoe Teams Announced For Competitions Ahead of Rio 2016
Following a hard winter’s training, the ‘road to Rio’ finally gets underway for paracanoe athletes this week. The British team selected for the Senior …
WDSA Announce the 1st Wheelchair Dance Showcase in the UK
WDSA (UK) are excited to announce the 1st Wheelchair Dance Showcase for the UK. This packed evening will feature many performances, including Richar…
Feel Clean & Fresh With Geberit AquaClean
Enabling those with reduced mobility to enjoy a greater feeling of independence, dignity and privacy when using the bathroom, the Geberit AquaClean 800…