Disability motoring event returns to Birmingham for 2019
Following last summer’s warm welcome and successful turnout, The Big Event, the UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for dis…
Events
Naidex Anything You Can Do…
For a very long time, Society has been split on the subject of what the disability community can and can’t do. And much like the famous musical, Annie…
Young Carers Awareness Day 2019 takes place this month
Thursday 31 January 2019 marks the fifth official Young Carers Awareness Day, which aims to put the spotlight on the challenges faced by an estimated …
RIDI Awards: one month left to submit
Inclusive employers and recruiters have less than a month remaining to share their stories on engaging with disabled talent by entering the Recruitmen…
TV show requesting applications from Disabled Entrepreneurs
Calling disabled entrepreneurs to enter, make 2019 your year and join The Apprentice! If you think you've got what it takes to impress Britain's tough…
Disability sport heroes recognised at Active Essex Sports Awards 2018
Disability sport heroes were crowned at an inspirational Active Essex Sports Awards 2018 which celebrated sporting achievements from grassroots t…
Brotherwood to Announce New Products at 2019 Event
Behind the scenes at Brotherwood the development team are hard at work as they continue to develop innovative and unique new vehicle conversions based…
CPISRA to hold outdoor recreation camp for adults with Cerebral Palsy and neurological conditions
Head of Recreation for CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) and Scottish Adventurer Julie McElroy talked to us abou…
Disability Charities Encouraged To Apply For Weston Charity Awards
Disability charities could win a core grant of £6,500 and a year’s strategic planning support. That’s the package awaiting each of the 20 winners of th…
STEPS Rehabilitation win ‘Rehabilitation Provider of the Year’ at the national Personal Injury Awards 2018
STEPS Rehabilitation, a Sheffield-based company has won “Rehabilitation Provider of the Year” at the prestigious Personal Injury Awards 2018. This is t…
Able gets the latest on Her Abilities Award Winners 2018
Health & Education Winner name: Toyin Janet Aderemi Country: Nigeria Reason for winning: “Toyin Janet Aderemi has impressed me, because she is…
Her Abilities Award winners announced on World Disability Day
Her Abilities, the first global award honouring the achievements of women with disabilities, will announce its winners today to coincide with World Dis…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018 to focus on empowering persons with disabilities
Since 1992, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been annually observed on 3 December around the world. The the…
Able Magazine Renews National Diversity Awards Partnership
Able Magazine have been associated with the National Diversity Awards for several years and have announced a new partnership for 2019 when they will ag…
‘First in the World Somewhere’ – A memoir by Penny Pepper
Penny Pepper has lived an extraordinary life. She is a writer, an activist, a punky pioneer. She also happens to be disabled. In a few weeks, Penny …
National dating and friendship agency Dates-n-Mates is celebrating its tenth anniversary
Dates-n-Mates, a national dating and friendship agency run by and for people with learning disability, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. By Mich…
The Motability Scheme have announced the return of The Big Event and regional One Big Day events for 2019
The Motability Scheme have announced the return of The Big Event and regional One Big Day events for 2019. The UK’s largest display of cars, scooter…
Find out what’s in store for Naidex 2019
The Shaw Trust published their Disability Power 100 in October to celebrate the hundred most influential disabled people in the UK. Looking through the…
12 Yard is looking for lively, intelligent and competitive contestants for Who Dares Wins!
Who Dares Wins is back for Series 12! Hosted by Nick Knowles, the series is back and are looking for contestants to take part. Are you good at lists? H…
REHACARE 2018 – Incredible Inspiration for Independent Living
Over 50,000 visitors attended the REHACARE international trade fair for rehabilitation and care in Düsseldorf in September. Innovations focusing on …
Purple Tuesday takes place today, the UK’s first accessible shopping day
Today is Purple Tuesday - the UK’s first accessible shopping day, established to recognise the importance and needs of disabled consumers and promote i…
M-Enabling Forum Europe Debuts Successfully
The need for accessible technology to ensure people of all abilities have access to a digital life is paramount. The possibilities of innovative inclus…
Able Magazine takes a look at some of the people who made the Shaw Trust Disability Power List 100
Compiled by an independent judging panel after sifting through more than 700 nominations, the final list of the UK’s 100 most influential disabled peop…
Able Magazine is proud to support Ladies of All Nations International Christmas Charity Gala
Able Magazine is proud to support the Christmas Charity Gala, founded by Ladies of All Nations International. Ladies of All Nations Internation is a…
“Why we’re championing accessible shopping for all” – Louise Ellison, Group Head of Sustainability, Hammerson
We’re on a mission to ensure our retail destinations have a positive impact on the communities surrounding them. Which is why getting involved in Purpl…