Winners announced for the Variety Club Disability Sports Awards 2023
Stars including Christine McGuinness, Tanni-Grey Thompson, JJ Chalmers and Adam Hills attended last night’s Awards ceremony, to give athletes with dis…
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Accessibility – in style!
Able Magazine is proud to be a partner with the Blue Badge Access Awards 2023, recognising the very best accessible style and design in the hospitalit…
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the launch of Winter Wishes, a new free charity event aimed at providing an inclusive and accessible experience
London, October 2023: Today, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces Winter Wishes - a new free morning for charities, youth groups, and schools with st…
Blue Badge Protector Now Available in Halfords Nationwide: A Vital Security Measure for the Disabled Community
The highly-acclaimed Blue Badge Protector, an essential security device for safeguarding the Blue Badges of disabled individuals, is set to make its d…
Polka Theatre, Pioneer of Relaxed Performances, Offers Festive Season Full of Access Performances for Children and Families
In the heart of Wimbledon sits a hidden gem for families. Polka Theatre is a dedicated children’s theatre with community and inclusion at its heart an…
Northern to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern is set to interpret its announcements into British Sign Language (BSL) on some of its services. Passengers will first see the new BSL visu…
New Campaign, “Ask, Don’t Assume,” Launched to Challenge Perceptions around Disabilities and Empower the Public
A new campaign developed in partnership with disabled people is being launched this week, with the aim of empowering the public to become allies to di…
Tickets available for the Variety Club Disability Sports Awards 2023 in Leeds
On 30th October 2023, Variety, the Children’s Charity, will host the highly-anticipated Variety Club Disability Sports Awards – th…
Interview – Zak Ford-Williams – Taking on the Elephant Man
Zak Ford-Williams is taking on the challenging role of Joseph Merrick this autumn in ‘The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man’. The tour sta…
Sign up to this year’s Disability Journalism Forum
The Disability Journalism Forum (DJF) is hosting its second event at the BBC’s London Broadcasting House on Wednesday 20th September, 2023 - and we wo…
The Motability Scheme returns to Edinburgh for its biggest ever Scottish event
The Big Event Edinburgh, taking place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September at the Royal Highland Centre from 9am - 4pm, is the best place to learn m…
Nominations to find the most exceptional accessible venues in the Hospitality Industry and beyond are still open. Closing date – 18 September 2023
The 2023 Blue Badge Access Awards for the hospitality sector and beyond are open for nominations until 18 September 2023, with the winners due to be a…
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre hosting of international blind tennis tournament hailed a success for Birmingham
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre did Birmingham proud as the host venue of the recent tennis tournament in this year’s multi-sport Interna…
Are you a person with a disability, or know someone driven by a passion for journalism?
Ability Today, the ground-breaking social enterprise dedicated to empowering disabled individuals, is thrilled to unveil a golden opportunity for dis…
Learn to Handcycle with WheelPower
WheelPower are coming to Manchester this September! Join WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport as they host a free Learn to Handcycle …
Scope Disability Equality Awards open for entries
Scope has launched its second Scope Disability Equality Awards, inviting the public to nominate people across the UK who are working every day to end …
Nominations open for 20th annual national disability awards
A team of disabled celebrities, influencers and disability activists will decide the shortlist and winners. Judges include chef and TV presenter Brion…
Cardiff walkers urged to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK Cymru
Cardiff walkers have been urged to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK Cymru. People in the nation’s capital are invited to jo…
Join us for our annual celebration of Britain’s most inspirational people
Hosted by Clare Balding CBE, the National Diversity Awards returns to Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral this September for a celebration of the outstandi…
SEND students launch nationwide Big Butterfly Count at specialist school in Surrey
A group of students with special educational needs have helped launch this year’s nationwide Big Butterfly Count with an official event at Undershaw i…
Wallingford’s Wheelyboat fundraiser promises to be spectacular
WheelyFest Tickets on sale now! Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) is delighted to announce tickets for the Charity’s major fundraiser of the …
Anglian Water – Inclusive and welcoming
We know one in four people have a form of disability that you might not always be able to see. So, we’ve made sure our interview process is much more …
Step into a world of awe-inspiring creativity at the Barbican’s Curve gallery this summer!
Headway East London, a Haggerston-based charity supporting brain injury survivors, presents differently various, an immersive exhibition showcasi…
The Motability Scheme’s summer events are back!
The Big Event kicked off the Motability Scheme’s summer events last month with a record-breaking attendance. Now it’s time for the regional One Big Da…
The Mousetrap – Listening for clues…
We spoke with Rich Blacksell, production manager for The Mousetrap, to talk with him about a new system to allow audio description at every performanc…