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86-year-old veteran climbs Pen y Fan with walker

Ian Waddell, who turned 86 on March 4, 2024, has severe osteoarthritis and can't walk without two crutches or his walker. "The cardiologist team told m…

UK wheelchair manufacturer celebrates opening of new larger premises

Wednesday 4th September saw the grand opening of innovative wheelchair manufacturer newly expanded production facilities. The Mountain Trike company …

ParalympicsGB achieves perfect blend of youth and experience

Multiple successes made for another amazing medal haul for Paralympics GB yesterday (Thursday 5 September 2024). Pembroke enjoys field day In one of …

Paris 2024: Day nine preview

Day nine will see Dame Sarah Storey return to action while para canoeing gets underway at Vaires-sur-Marne. Here’s a look at ParalympicsGB’s medal hop…

ParalympicsGB’s legend leads the charge

Time trial success and a new Paralympic record among other achievements on day seven (Wednesday 4 September 2024). Never-ending Storey Dame Sarah Sto…

Paris 2024: Day eight preview

Day eight is a big one in the Stade de France as ParalympicsGB athletes compete for eight medals throughout the day. There are plenty of golds up for …

Castle Howard, revisited

Photographer, Peter Lau, takes us around another of his favourite accessible strolls. The Yorkshire Arboretum is located within the vast grounds of th…

Small but meaningful – Columnist, Ciara Lawrence

Growing up with a learning disability, I was often told I wouldn’t achieve anything but after 23 years working at Mencap, I’ve felt the power of small …

Making your house your own

The Bellman & Symfon Visit Alerting System is a set of devices designed to make the home safer and more accessible for people who are Deaf or …

ParalympicsGB earn a one-two in the pool on emotional anniversary

Successes in the pool and in the equestrian competition leave ParalympicsGB in second place on the medal table. Here’s a round-up of the action from Tu…

Subaru Forester e-Boxer

All three Subaru Forester e-Boxer models are available on Motability. You can select from XE, Sport or XE Premium Lineartronic. Whichever trim you sel…

Disability Rights UK – Championing Equality and Inclusion for Disabled People

We’re dedicated to creating a society where disabled people have equal power, rights, and equality of opportunity. As the UK’s leading organisation f…

Off the Richter Scale! ParalympicsGB triathlon athletes beat a path towards more success

ParalympicsGB enjoyed successes in triathlon, boccia, archery and swimming on day 5 of the Paris Paralympics (Monday 2 September 2024). Number 1 on th…

Mobility Scooter Safety, with Surewise

Surewise has collaborated with Nottingham Trent University on mobility scooter safety, providing free safety packs nationally for mobility scooter user…

Derwen College students regularly exceed what they and others, thought possible.

Derwen College is a place of possibility, supporting students in their preparation for adulthood. Based in Shropshire, Derwen College offers an excep…

Careers you’ll love

At Midland Heart, we believe that everyone should have the same opportunity to a fulfilling work life, and that no one should feel unable to meet their…

Plenty to celebrate on record-breaking day for ParalymipcsGB

ParalympicsGB claimed an astonishing haul of 12 gold medals in Paris yesterday (Sunday 1 September 2024). Successes in athletics, cycling, rowing and s…

See the ability, not just the disability with Team BSMHFT

Team BSMHFT is committed to a supportive, inclusive and accessible culture for all staff, including people with disabilities and long-term health condi…

Paris 2024: Day Five Preview

There are 61 golds on offer on Monday, with ParalympicsGB pushing for medals across swimming, athletics, triathlon and more. Para triathlon All triat…

Paris 2024: Day Two Preview

There are 42 gold medals up for grabs on Day Two of the Paralympics, with Paralympics GB hunting medals in cycling, swimming and beyond. Para Cycling …

Action gets underway on a busy Day One of the Paralympics, with swimming and cycling taking centre stage for ParalympicsGB.

From boccia to wheelchair rugby, Brits will be competing in a variety of sports across the French capital as they look to kick their Games off with a b…