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…
Disability News
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…
Paralympic Gold Medalist Jody Cundy To Speak At Naidex
Jody Cundy, one of the UK’s most successful Paralympic cyclists and swimmers, will be taking to the stage at this year’s Naidex show to discuss his exp…
Visit Irton House Farm
Set in 240 acres of pastureland and woodland, this working farm offers a fantastic standard of accessible self catering holiday accommodation in the La…
CQC Inspections – are you prepared?
The CQC’s new four-tier ratings system which sees services rated as outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate was rolled out last October. …
Product launches at Naidex 2015
28 to 30 April 2015 - Halls 17, 18 & 19 at the NEC, Birmingham, www.naidex.co.uk New gadgets, products and services to support independent livin…
Solicitor Explains Rising Number Of People Considering Medical Negligence Claims
Joanne Warren, a solicitor in the West Midlands, acts for people who have been injured as a result of medical negligence. Following government cuts to …
Laurie Squirrell on her support of the Wings for Life Foundation
Laurie Squirrell was regarded as the most promising female motocross rider in Britain. However in 2004 she experienced a spinal cord injury while compe…
Revitalise – redefining respite
Revitalise is a charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of disabled people and carers through the provision of innovative, uncompromising breaks that …
Charity announces new awareness week for macular conditions
The Macular Society has announced the launch of its first ever awareness week, which will help to raise the profile of one of the biggest causes of sig…
Paralympic Champion Hannah Cockcroft To Open Naidex 2015
Hannah Cockroft is opening Naidex on day one, 28 April, at 11am in the Multidisciplinary Theatre. Cockroft will give a short talk about her experie…
Loving Father Of Two Disabled Boys Pursues Dream Of Higher Education With The Open University
The Open University is leading a national campaign called Life-changing Learning to show - through the stories of real people - the difference that par…
Blue Badge Style ‘Mix Concert’ Supports Musicians With Disabilities
Blue Badge Style Announces Royal Academy of Music scholarship for musicians with disabilities with a unique inclusive concert. To celebrate the laun…
Chickenshed Reveal Summer Schedule
Chickenshed’s summer season is jam-packed with shows and events for children of all ages. On Friday and Saturday mornings every week we present ‘Ta…