Interview – Tommy Jessop
Award-winning actor and activist, Tommy Jessop, has just released his autobiography. He took time out to talk about his incredible career (so far…
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Interview – Ali Jawad
Ali Jawad is a Paralympic medal-winning powerlifter. His new app, Accessercise, challenges disabled people to make physical activity part of their eve…
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2023 Shortlist
An astonishing 90,000 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with 120 nominees being…
NATIONAL CHARITY REVITALISE CELEBRATED 60 YEARS OF RESPITE CARE AT A SPECIAL EVENT AT MEOLS HALL, SOUTHPORT
Revitalise, the national charity which provides respite care in a holiday setting for disabled people and their carers, celebrated 60 years of service…
Driving Mobility retailer scheme for safer scooter driving launches at House of Lords
With support from The Department for Transport, Driving Mobility has held a Westminster launch event announcing its new PWMS training scheme for mobil…
2023 WORLD TRIATHLON PARA SERIES SWANSEA TO FEATURE PIONEERING FESTIVAL OF SWIM, BIKE, RUN FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
The 2023 World Triathlon Para Series returns to Swansea for its second year on Saturday 15 July following its successful debut in 2022. South Wale…
Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off payments, …
BBC Music presents Glastonbury 2023
For the first time, the BBC will be streaming Pyramid Stage performances live in British Sign Language. It’s Glastonbury time again, and as festiva…
Toyota announces partnership with Special Olympics GB
Toyota (GB) is pleased to announce a two-year partnership with Special Olympics Great Britain as the organisation’s Official Mobility Partner. Toyota …
The FA disability cup 2023 returns exclusively live on BT sport
The FA Disability Cup in partnership with EE returns for the third year running with a weekend of accessible coverage live from St George’s Park, on B…
Gregg Wallace MBE becomes Ambitious about Autism’s ambassador
Television presenter Gregg Wallace MBE will stand with autistic children and young people as the new ambassador of Ambitious about Autism - the nation…
New Academy for Disabled Journalists CFJ online course in May 2023
Ability Today has launched a search for the next cohort of students for their Academy for Disabled Journalists CFJ online course which starts on 4 May…
“Life-changing” Employment Hub for disabled students welcomes Leicester Tigers Foundation as new partner
A Leicester-based disability social enterprise that gives young, disabled students a “life-changing” introduction into the world of work has officiall…
Worried about signs that could be cancer? Contact your GP practice
As part of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign, NHS England is raising awareness of cancers in the abdominal area and urological cancers, and is encourag…
Coming Soon – Access All Areas
Tuesday 4th October, London: Branded Studios is excited to announce that their multi-award-winning documentary, Access All Areas, will …
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Chloe Smith
This summer the Birmingham Commonwealth Games was a global standard bearer for accessibility in sport, with the largest ever parasports offering to da…
Motability Scheme’s One Big Day Edinburgh cancelled
Following the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, and as a mark of respect, Motability Operations has taken the decision to cancel its O…
Columnist – Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft MP
In April 2020, a few weeks after the UK went into an unprecedented lockdown due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, I was appointed Shadow Minister for D…
GB WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ACHIEVE HISTORIC GOLD-MEDAL WIN AT THE WORLD GAMES
Sunday 17th July 2022, saw GB Wheelchair Rugby achieve another historic gold-medal win - this time at the World Games in Alabama, USA, competing in th…
Vamos sports shoe from Cosyfeet
Sports footwear with extra roomy comfort The Vamos sports shoe could be described as tough on the outside and comfy on the inside. This is good new…
The Power of Diversity
By Tom Jamison Earlier last month (June 2022) I was honoured to be invited by Shaw Trust to join them, The Disability Policy Centre and the Disabil…
Precision Rehab Win Able Magazine’s Naidex Best In Show Award
Able Magazine editor, Tom Jamison selected the Paravan PR35 S, a paediatric standing powerchair from among the hundreds of products on show at the NEC…
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2022 Shortlist
A record breaking 72,000 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with an astonishing …
Win a pair of tickets to an access performance of Jitney at The Old Vic
The Old Vic theatre in London is giving away a pair of tickets to their access performances for Jitney. Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take …
Experience live theatre at The Old Vic this summer
Following recent improvements, The Old Vic is now more accessible than ever. There is a step-free entrance on Waterloo Road with lift access to the Bo…