AS UK MEETS VACCINE MILESTONE IN CARE HOMES, PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY ARE LEFT BEHIND
As the UK hits a crucial milestone in vaccinating all care home residents, people with a learning disability have once again been left behind. Thos…
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Two thirds of child sexual abuse survivors didn’t tell anyone about abuse at the time
New research from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has found that over two thirds of victims and survivors did not tell anyone that the…
‘Cookfulness in the kitchen
Ian Taverner has created a new type of cookbook specifically for people experiencing challenges with pain and mental health. The term ‘cookfulness’…
Disabled people invited to take part in survey to guide national strategy
The survey is a rare opportunity to influence government policy regarding disability issues. The survey is an attempt to collect the experiences of…
Revitalise – the respite rescuers!
If you’re struggling with reduced care and loneliness, need a change of scenery, or know someone who would benefit from a break right now, our friends…
Create a bathroom that works for you, with BATHING SOLUTIONS
Bathing and showering are so important to health and wellbeing, but with reduced mobility this everyday task can become a chore and even dangerous.&nb…
Stroke survivor Kate Allatt takes on ambassador role with rehab tech company
GripAble, the company behind the smart mobile assessment and hand and arm rehabilitation device, has appointed global ch…
RUNNERS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY TAKE ON 2020 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON TO TACKLE STIGMA
This Sunday 4th October, 312 Team Mencap runners – including 10 runners with a learning disability - are refusing to let COVID-19 stop them from achie…
GripAble – Beating the rehabilitation grind
GripAble is a smart mobile assessment and training device that helps people with upper limb movement impairment– such as stroke survivors, a…
The UK’s best inclusive attractions celebrated in new Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
As UK attractions begin to reopen and lockdown restrictions ease, many are keen to start safely exploring our shores. Available online for free, to he…
Win a chance to chat with your favourite celebrity at charity auction
A host of celebrities are encouraging people to get behind a Surrey charity’s 85th anniversary celebrations by taking part in its virtual fundraiser t…
ABM Aviation launches ‘Email Us For Confidence’ initiative on the back of new ‘COVID-19: Flying with a disability’ survey by Josh Wintersgill
On the back of a recent ‘COVID-19: Flying with a disability’ survey, ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill, inventor …
Blesma – Protecting Injured and Limbless Veterans
Blesma has faced many significant challenges in its 100-year history, but perhaps none as great as the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last few months,…
VE Day Commemorations to Inspire
History plays its tricks. As if on cue it drops an anniversary seemingly at will. It’s as if the 75th anniversary of VE Day was sent to inspire us in …
Sign up to the free Online Disability Show – 30th April to 1st May
The team at BundleBean have organised a FREE Online Disability Show running Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May and they’d love you to join in. No…
Trekinetc K2 – Review
Trekinetic are not like most other wheelchair manufacturers. They believe that wheelchair users deserve the same access and freedom as everyone else a…
Disability Equality Scotland
A national charity working to achieve access and inclusion for disabled people in Scotland. We are a membership organisation that listen to the…
A fresh, tasty ready-made meal you can store in your cupboard
There are lots of reasons why you might opt for a ready meal over a home cooked one. There’s no prep, no mess, no food waste or tedious washing up to …
Are you, or is someone you know, feeling overwhelmed by unwanted contact from a charity?
People are very generous when it comes to giving to charity, but that doesn’t mean they want to hear from all charities. Did you know that there i…
Renault Trafic
Gowrings Mobility clearly take great pride in their vehicle conversions and have once again designed a wheelchair accessible vehicle that provides out…
Interview – Gowrings Mobility
CEO, Nigel Brice talks with Able Magazine about keeping Gowrings Mobility customer options fresh for 2020. What plans have Gowrings Mobility go…
Challenge 75 – Join McKenzie on the start line!
McKenzie loves being out and about, going swimming, playing wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby. His lightweight wheelchair from Whizz-Kidz, who pr…
Expert speaker sessions, passenger WAV test drives and much more at The Big Event this summer
This summer, the Motability Scheme’s The Big Event is returning to the NEC, Birmingham on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July with a host of features for vis…
Enjoy more days out with the new rough guide to Accessible Britain
Planning a day out and need some inspiration? A new edition of The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain launches soon! The Rough Guide to Access…
Naidex 2020 and all co-located events postponed due to coronavirus
The organiser of leading independent living show Naidex (17th-18th March 2020, NEC Birmingham), has been closely monitoring updates on the spread …