‘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 …
Events
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…
India’s history-making mountaineer awarded honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde
The first female amputee to climb Mount Everest has been made an honorary Doctor of the University of Strathclyde. Arunima Sinha, received the honou…
BSL interpreted poetry cabaret returns to Roundhouse London after previous sell-out shows
What Words Are Ours? A tongue-twisting, thigh-slapping, tear-jerking poetry-cabaret, exploring words as a tool of protest, dissent and joy, BSL inte…
Meet Her Abilities Award Jury for 2018, proudly supported by Able Magazine
The jury for the Her Abilities Awards is made up of strong women with and without disabilities from different fields of life. Her Abilities is the firs…
New world record set for communication
Nearly 400 people have helped to achieve a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Tactile Signing Lesson’, in an event organised by the national di…
Inclusive Theatre Company ‘Chickenshed’ presents Christmas Tales
Christmas Tales is Chickenshed's fun and festive show for children aged 0-7 years old. We have added a sprinkling of magical snowflakes to our regul…
easyJet founder picks five finalists for national disabled entrepreneur award
easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and leading international charity Leonard Cheshire have announced the five finalists for the Stelios Award fo…
Rob Smith is included in the Disability Power 100 list 2018
Rob Smith, from Leamington Spa, creator of Active Hands gripping aids was announced as one of the most influential people with a disability in the UK a…
Disabled Access Day founder shares his vision for 2019
Award-winning Disabled Access Day is championing Changing Places Toilets ahead of its next campaign. Run by the team behind the popular review websi…
Yorkshire Dance invites youth dance companies from Yorkshire to perform in celebration, April 2019
Yorkshire Dance is looking for talented young dancers to take part in FRESH, its annual showcase of the region’s best youth dance in Doncaster next Apr…
Imagined Touch – Social Haptics at SPILL Festival of Performance
Coming to SPILL Festival of Performance, Ipswich, and then on to the Barbican, London as part of the Barbican’s 2018 season The Art of Change, Imagined…
Taboo breaking disability advocate Penny Pepper to feature at Question Time Cabaret
Provocative cabaret show that challenges the way we think about beauty, body positivity and sexiness returns to London after sell-out shows last year. …
Touretteshero brings Hacks for the Future to Inverness as part of Futureproof Festival
The National Theatre of Scotland is marking Scotland’s Year of Young People in 2018 by staging a major radical new festival of international performing…
Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day
Many disabled people have seen an improvement in their mental health through taking up sport and exercise. Not only is the physical activity good for u…
Sutton Mayor and Mayoress declare Get Going Live! an outstanding success at QEF Carshalton
The first relaunched Get Going Live! event in Carshalton, focusing on independent mobility and assisted motoring, has been hailed a success by visitors…