Able Reviews The New Book By Kris McKinnon
Kris McKinnon is an author and illustrator specialising in allegorical tales with a silly twist. His take on the concept of Karma is hinged on the stor…
Disability News
Young Epilepsy launches search for champions across the country
National children’s charity, Young Epilepsy, has launched nominations to find the UK's epilepsy champions. Now in it’s fourth year, the Young Epilep…
IDPD: Inclusion matters
Many disabled people face barriers to social inclusion, economic inclusion, employment, education, transport, independent living, healthcare and buildi…
Minister attends Voter Registration Workshop for Young people with Learning Disabilities During Parliament Week
John Penrose MP, the Minister for Constitutional Reform, recently joined pupils for a lively Rock Enrol!™ workshop. The workshop took place at Little H…
Two Schools Receives Lord’s Taverners Minibuses Thanks To Investec Ashes Cycle Challenge
The Lord’s Taverners has presented two Sheffield schools, Rowan School and Freeman College with a new accessible minibus each. The minibuses were prese…
Melfort Pier, Oban
Melfort Pier & Harbour is a unique place to spend a few days, in a stunning location, right on the shores of beautiful Loch Melfort, where the Highlands come down to the sea.
Carers UK calls on public to help carers get the support they’re entitled to on Carers Rights Day
Charity launches new online guide to carers’ rights as research reveals extent to which carers are missing out on vital support. Half of carers provid…
Changing Places launch brand new map for World Toilet Day
Need to find your nearest fully accessible toilet? Changing Places launch brand new map for World Toilet Day 2015 with support of campaigner mum Caroli…
Transport needs to be more inclusive for young wheelchair users
Three quarters of wheelchair users and their families and carers can’t travel as independently as they would like to and two in three do not feel confi…
Festival of Inclusive Badminton Championed by Paralympic Athletes
On 12th December both Olympic and Paralympic athletes are swapping their world class opponents for disabled beginners and enthusiasts, in order to insp…
Scope ambassadors inspire Virgin Media staff
UK’s fastest broadband provider continues its pledge to transform lives of disabled people through its digital technology partnership with disability c…
2015 Disability-smart Award winners announced by Business Disability Forum
The winners of the 2015 Disability-smart Awards were announced yesterday at an event hosted by Nationwide in London. Organised by Business Disability F…
Paralympic Star Jonnie Peacock MBE Unveils New Facility For Disabled Young People
Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock has officially opened a BT-funded multi-sensory room at St Bernard’s School in Louth, Lincolnshire, which give…
Charity Calls For People Across The UK To “Sing For Their Hearts”
National charity Heart Research UK is calling on choirs, singers and performers across the country to flex their vocal chords and “Sing for Your Heart”…
Paralympians to inspire others with new adventure sports charity
Two former Paralympians have recently launched Access Adventures - a charity created to inspire other people with physical disabilities to get involved…
How HCi Viocare Is Changing The Prosthetics Sector In Scotland
HCi Viocare has just opened a brand new facility in the city centre of Glasgow bringing with it new ideas and a new level of service in prosthetics and…
Redesigning a hallway for accessibility
Our homes are places of safety, privacy and security. For those that suffer from mobility problems, an accessible home is very important. While focusin…
Make your home accessible
A universal home is one that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their mobility level or disability. Whether it’s looking after elderly parents, ca…
The Twelve Days of Christmas: A magical and humorous festive adventure!
Brilliantly re-inventing the traditional and well-loved song, The Twelve Days of Christmas will be a rollicking, magical Christmas adventure with lots …
Captioned Screenings of Hamlet
Captioned Screenings of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, will be available at selected cinemas around the UK from 29 October. Ca…
Community charity set to transport 10,000th spectator to Rugby World Cup
Ealing Community Transport (ECT), the UK’s leading provider of transport solutions for those with mobility difficulties who are unable to access public…
The Festive Gift Fair – Combine your Christmas shopping with a fun day out
Christmas again! Stuck for ideas? Don’t worry, help is at hand! Visit the fantastic Festive Gift Fair where you are guaranteed to be insp…
Care Roadshows visit Epsom Downs Racecourse
On the 17th November, the last of six regional care events will be taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Care Roadshow London will host over 30 exhib…
How Is East Renfrewshire Disability Action Working For You?
ERDA was launched at the Barriers & Bridges Community Conference event in March 2011. Now as then, it is important there is local disability organi…
Plain Sailing For WLMESH
The West Lothian ME Self Help Charity enjoyed a fantastic day out late last month courtesy of The Seagull Trust. The Union Canal is a beautiful place t…