London youngsters going for gold in ‘mini Paralympics’
More than 200 disabled school children from 24 schools in eight London boroughs will get a rare opportunity to compete in an Olympic and Paralympic ven…
Events
The 6th Annual OHMI Competition will open for entries between 1st June-30th June 2018
Entrants from across the globe are challenged to develop instruments that can be played without the use of one hand and arm. It can be an adaptation of…
BBC’s Nikki Fox to host Sense Awards 2018
The national disability charity, Sense, has announced that BBC TV presenter, Nikki Fox, will host its annual Sense Awards on Thursday 20th September. T…
Eat Dirt on Exmoor 2018; Awesome Off-Road Action!
Mountain Bike Enthusiasts from across the South West will converge on the picturesque Exmoor town of Dulverton on the 6th of May 2018, for the third an…
One month to go! Calling all SUPERHEROES to Dorney Lake
With just one month to go, the Superhero Series powered by npower is calling on the final participants to join nearly 2,000 others at Dorney Lake on Au…
London 2017 – Day One Round-Up
Hannah Cockroft set a World Record in the T34 100m on the opening night of the World Para Athletics Championships in London. Cockroft achieved an ei…
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Saturday 3 December 2016 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an annual observan…
What Is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
This year’s theme, is: Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want. According to the United Nations (UN), within our world population of around seven …
Paralympic athlete photography exhibition to promote disability in sport
Some of the Rio Paralympic stars will be the focus of a one-off photography exhibition in London to promote sport in the disabled community. Picture…
Paralympic fun in Bradford’s City Park
Fancy trying out a variety of Paralympic sports, such as wheelchair basketball, adapted cycling, wheelchair rugby and Boccia in Bradford?
Nominations Open for Blue Badge Style Awards 2016
Do you have a favourite accessible hospitality venue? Recommend them!
National Diversity Awards announce 2016 shortlist
Meet the nominees being recognised as diversity ambassadors in this year's National Diversity Awards
PRYSM Group ‘hugely excited’ to be taking on Naidex
Naidex 2017 will be at the NEC Birmingham from the 28th – 30th March 2017 and has been acquired by PRYSM Group.
Congratulations to our competition winners!
Regular readers will already know that every issue of Able Magazine comes complete with more chances to win competitions for great prizes and scoop gre…
Save the date – House of Sport to host Kidz to Adultz Wales
Where: House of Sport, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ – next to Cardiff City Football Club When: 9.30am to 4.30pm, Thursday 7th July 2016 Price: Free What: Kidz …
Birmingham roadshow invites care professionals this July
Care professionals have been accessing free seminars, workshops and the latest products and services at Care Roadshow events across the UK this year.
11 days left to nominate and vote in the National Diversity Awards!
Countdown for the closing of nominations begins as submissions flood in for the final voting stages of The UK's Largest Diversity Awards.
Accessibility At The Pride Festival
The Pride Festival takes place from 10-26 June, with our main weekend on 25-26 June. They want to make Pride in London accessible for everyone and work…
Sensory Impaired Artists to Showcase Work at Birmingham Exhibition
National deafblind charity, Sense, is bringing an exclusive exhibition showcasing work by artists with sensory impairments from across the UK to the Ne…
CNN – Creating Inspiring Television
Last night saw the recording of a special television show at the McLaren Thought Centre: ‘CNN Inspirations – Breaking Boundaries’, which definitely lived up to its title.
Find out who won Able’s Best In Show Award at Naidex
Able Magazine's editor Tom Jamison handed over the coveted award yesterday.
‘Come Dine With Me!’ & Channel 4’s Year of Disability
As part of Channel 4's Year of Disability, the broadcaster’s hit television show Come Dine With Me is excited to further its commitment to ensuring the…
Make your Care Setting Blossom this Spring with the help of Care Roadshows
Care Roadshows are heading to Liverpool this May, returning to the fantastic venue of Aintree Racecourse on the 10th.
Relaxed Performance of Boy at the Almeida Theatre
A Relaxed Performance of BOY, a new play by Leo Butler, directed by Sacha Wares, will take place at the Almeida Theatre on Wednesday 11 May at 1.30pm. …
Visit Naidex & Receive £200 Of Accessories Free When Buying A TGA Mobility Scooter
The UK-leading mobility product specialist, TGA Mobility, is offering a range of free quality accessories to all consumers who purchase a scooter (or b…