Close Pass project from GCI aims to save lives
Green Commute Initiative is committed to encouraging more people to ditch their cars and switch to cycling for their daily commutes to work. However, …
Disability News
Motability Scheme recognises top performing dealerships
Outstanding scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships rewarded for customer service achievements Scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships across…
Find your own superhero with Touretteshero at Scarborough Art Gallery
The world’s first Tourettes superhero lands in Scarborough Art Gallery this February half-term with a free interactive, inclusive and incredible super…
Tackling loneliness through football
We spoke to Laura, a staff team leader from Nottinghamshire YMCA’s community sports programme, OnSide and the importance of building a strong communit…
If he can do it, I can do it!
Cricket is a tool to change lives for the better and Sam Alderson is the embodiment of it. By Steve Morgan It’s every parent’s dream to see the…
Ford Focus Active
The versatile Focus Active might’ve been made for Motability customers. The flexible and practical elements of this excellent crossover will appeal to…
Ciara Lawrence – Columnist
With the start of the New Year, it’s important to think about what we want in the 12 months ahead. For many people, January is a fresh chance to focus…
New Year, new job
The employment ‘marketplace’ is traditionally very active in the New Year. Perhaps people take the opportunity during their end of year holidays to si…
New Year, new you
New Year always feels like a great opportunity to make a fresh start. While it’s unlikely that anybody but a saint or somebody with an iron will could…
Disability Arts Online writing opportunity
Are you an aspiring or early-career arts writer/journalist based in Scotland who would like to develop all aspects of your work? Disability Arts O…
Glasgow Science Centre is striving to break down barriers to people’s ability to enjoy the visitor attraction
We will always challenge ourselves to find solutions by working closely with community groups and our visitors. Even before arriving here, our visi…
VERTU MOTORS PLC CELEBRATES THREE MOTABILITY NATIONAL AWARDS
Vertu Motors Plc celebrates its success in receiving the highly coveted commended status in the National Dealer Group category in the 2019 Motability …
DUNDEE REP THEATRE PRESENT – OOR WULLIE – CHRISTMAS 2019
THE MUSICAL THAT SCOTLAND HAS BEEN WAITING FOR, OOR WULLIE OPENS HERE AT DUNDEE REP FROM NOVEMBER TO JANUARY BEFORE TOURING ACROSS SCOTLAND JINGS, …
TOYOTA HELPS MORE PATIENTS TO WALK WITH RELEASE OF IMPROVED REHABILITATION ROBOT
Order books have opened for a new Toyota assist robot designed to help in the rehabilitation of people suffering from lower limb paralysis as a result…
Applications for THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF are NOW open!
Who’s the best baker you know?The Great British Bake Off are looking for Britain’s best home bakers to enter the tent! Are you in loaf with…
Pharmacy2U can deliver your prescriptions to your door
Keira Radice, who has a connective tissue disorder explains how using Pharmacy2U to order and deliver her prescriptions “definitely helps to live an a…
Disabled Dating, Take a Positive Approach this Festive Season
As 2018 draws to a close we naturally look back on the year and peer hesitantly at the year to come. The festive season also lets you focus more…
Disability motoring events announced for 2020
Following this summer’s successful programme of events, The Big Event will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham on 3 and 4 July 2020. The flagship sh…
Allied Vehicles – Customer experience
A New Vista to BeholdDoreen and Phillip Rushton from Gedling, Nottingham, recently made the exciting decision to change their standard car to a wheelc…
The future of accessible vehicles is sitting upfront
Sirus Automotive design high quality accessible vehicles, enabling wheelchair users to drive or travel upfront next to the driver. Sirus caref…
Break that Barrier – Invisible Disabilities
Mental health issues such as depression, stress, anxiety and bipolar can be highly debilitating. Due to a lack of awareness of these types of illnesse…
About Allied Mobility
Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) can make a huge difference to your lifestyle. Literally thousands of disabled people have benefited from the cha…
GOWRINGS – PAST, PRESENT AND BRIGHT FUTURE!
Gowrings are well known as the UK’s original wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer. Commercial director, Lorraine Farnon, explains to DriveAbl…
BRITISH AIRWAYS IS THE FIRST AIRLINE TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT’S ‘IT’S EVERYONE’S JOURNEY’ CAMPAIGN TO MAKE TRAVEL EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
New campaign highlights British Airways’ Beyond Accessibility training programme, which supports staff in assisting more than half a million customers…
Glasgow Funeral Plans – securing you and your families future
Glasgow Funeral Plans provide a range of services from a panel of providers to select the most suitable plan for your needs. Glasgow Funeral Plans,…