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…
Disability News
“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…
True advocates of a #LifeWithoutLimitations
Founded in Iceland in 1971, Össur has been present in the UK for the past 51 years. Named after the prosthetist and founder of the company, Össur Kris…
Join us at The Care & Occupational Therapy Show
The Care & Occupational Therapy Show which is taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on the 21st June is the one stop shop for Care and Occupat…
Have your say on how railways stations could work better for you
Network Rail and Design Council are asking for feedback on rail stations of the future, and how to ensure they are accessible, welcoming and feel safe…
Schoolgirl suspended from school after training assistance dog to eat her homework
April Day, (10) from Loof, was reprimanded this week for leading her assistance dog astray. A note from headteacher, Ms Jo Kerr of Larks Primary Sc…
New training set to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK TV
Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston and Julie Fernandez of The Office are backing a new bid to get more disabled talent and crew working in UK tel…
Another day, another medal for Fitzpatrick, Smith and the Simpson brothers
Many of our Para Alpine skiers were out in force again today to continue their oustanding start to the Games. This time they hit the slopes for the Su…
Menna Fitzpatrick and Neil Simpson add to ParalympicsGB medal haul
Menna Fitzpatrick and Neil Simpson added two more medals to ParalympicsGB’s tally with both winning bronze medals at the Super Combined Visually Impai…
Personal Independence: The Accessibility Revolution by Tzora
In our society, independence is highly prized. It's what we all hope to achieve as we grow older and become more self-sufficient. For people with disa…
ParalympicsGB reveals one of its’ biggest Winter Paralympic Games teams
ParalympicsGB has confirmed one of the biggest British teams ever to compete at a Paralympic Winter Games with the announcement of the Ski a…
National Diversity Awards Celebrate 10 Great Years
Able Magazine have become an established media partner with the National Diversity Awards. Editor, Tom Jamison, has been taking part in the annual cer…
Australian Open becomes first-ever major sporting event to offer enhanced audio experience for blind and low vision fans
World-first audio technology enables unique blind and low vision live tennis experience. Listen to Game with Action Audio Here The Australian Op…