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The fantastic events of the Superhero Series are back for a seventh summer – bigger and better than ever! Superhero Tri, powered by Marvel, is part…
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Disability is no barrier
Anna and Michael share their experience of becoming a family, through adoption. Anna and Michael are a married couple who adopted a baby through ea…
Sock it to ‘em!
Fans of the BBC TV show Dragons’ Den will definitely remember the successful pitch by Standout Socks – and in particular, their charismatic employee, …
WE’RE ALL GOLFERS – ENGLAND GOLF LAUNCHES INSPIRING VIDEO SERIES TO CHAMPION INCLUSIVITY IN THE SPORT
England Golf is proud to launch a video series championing inspiring stories of golfers to promote inclusivity within the sport. ‘We’re All Golfers…
From Gymnast to Journalist: ADJ Student Lauren Lethbridge Heads to Paris 2024 Paralympics
Ability Today is thrilled to announce that Lauren Lethbridge, a standout student of the Academy for Disabled Journalists (ADJ) from Kent, has been cho…
New partnership boosts mobility in sports for disabled Scots
Great news for disabled people in Scotland – Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) and the Motability Scheme have teamed up to make sport more accessible an…
Your route to a career in journalism
We're seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our Certificate in Foundation in Journalism course, which has already created pathways t…
3 WEEKS UNTIL NOMINATIONS AND VOTING CLOSE FOR THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS!
The National Diversity have received an extraordinary amount of nominations and votes to date, with over 40,000 people from across the UK shining a li…
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT – CLARE BALDING CBE TO HOST NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS 2024
We are thrilled to announce award-winning broadcaster and author Clare Balding as official host of the National Diversity Awards 2024 in association w…
Interview – Vicky Foxcroft MP “It’s about working with disabled people to get our policies right.”
With a general election likely this year, Shadow Minister for Disabled People Vicky Foxcroft MP, emphasises the importance of “working with disabled p…
Able Magazine Enjoys Another Successful Naidex!
Able Magazine was again proud to have been selected as Headline Media Partner with Naidex, the biggest and best independent living event for disabled …
Nominations are now Open for the National Diversity Awards in association with HSBC UK!
The National Diversity Awards will be held on 4th October at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The ceremony highlights role models and community organ…
Interview – Marion Fellows MP – “Vote for a party that will support you”
With the general election fast approaching and amid the campaign buzz, it’s important to keep sight of what matters to you. “Vote for a party that wil…
Aerobility’s beloved ‘Armchair Airshow’ to return with live audience as ‘Aerobility Live’
‘Aerobility Live’ will bring the skills and thrills of aviation into your own home, on Saturday 15th June - this time with a live audience. The Arm…
‘THE FIRST OF ITS KIND’: NEW INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND SETS THE STANDARD FOR ACCESSIBILITY IN THE UK
Heralded as ‘the first of its kind’, a new inclusive and accessible playground - which opens today in Barnet, North London - is setting the standard f…
Mental Health Advocate Roman Kemp Announced as Keynote Speaker at Naidex 2024
Naidex, the UK's premier event for the disability community, proudly announces Roman Kemp, a celebrated host and passionate advocate for mental he…
Interview – Jenny Sealey
Jenny Sealey has been the artistic director of the Graeae Theatre Company since 1997 and pioneer of theatrical practice regarding inclusion, and been …
SUPERDRUG PLEDGE TO ENROL 500 NEW APPRENTICES IN 2024 AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THEIR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME
Superdrug have pledged to take on a further 500 apprentices throughout 2024 alongside sister company Savers and are proud to support National Apprenti…
Disabled pilots fly Avion’s revolutionary A320 Flight Simulator
Disabled flyers from charity ‘Aerobility’ had a unique day of flying in the Avion A320 Flight Simulator. Aerobility students and members of staff v…
LEADING DISABILITY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER INVACARE JOINS SUPERHERO SERIES FOR 2024
Invacare®, one of the World’s leading disability product and equipment manufacturers, is set to join the trailblazing Superhero Series powered by Marv…
Snowdon powered wheelchair race raises £27,000 within first week of campaign launch
26 January 2024 - A charity race up Snowdon planned by two friends in powered wheelchairs, has hit a huge milestone in its quest to raise £100K for SM…
Nominations for The National Diversity Awards open 15th March 2024!
The 2024 National Diversity Awards will be held once again at the breathtaking Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. We are thrilled to re-open nomination…
My Story – Jill Clark
My name is Jill Clark. I have cerebral palsy. This affects my muscles and movement. I am a wheelchair user and I use a device to communicate. I campa…
Power Assistance when you need it
ViaGo the latest innovation from the market leader in powered add on technology Alber, provides easy to use, push assistance for most manual wheelchai…
The Motability Scheme’s Big Event returns with an electrifying line-up for 2024
The Big Event is returning for 2024, with a new focus on electric motoring and this year disabled people and their families can look forward to the bi…