My Story – Andrew Pettigrew, Pushkin Prize winner
Meet Andrew Pettigrew, 14, who receives the Pushkin Prizes creative writing award for Scottish students.
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Accessible days out in Scotland
Looking to get out and about in accessible Scotland this summer? Check out our handy guide!
Join Scottish Water’s reservoir of talent
At Scottish Water, we believe that all our employees have talent and that these talents should be identified and deployed to best effect across the bu…
My Story – Anne Brown
How a disabled dressage rider saddles up on her new scooter. Despite living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and severe walking difficulties, Anne B…
Help Where You Need It
It’s good to know that there are so many organisations available to help disabled people in Scotland. Here are a few you might like to know about. …
Blue Badge Abuse – Name & Shame
It can sometimes seem as though people don’t understand the necessity of parking spaces specifically reserved for disabled people but a survey undertak…
Travel: The Highlands
Our trip to the Highlands brings back so many memories; the majesty and mystery of the place has no equal.
Event for Glasgow Care Professionals this April
Care professionals from across Scotland have been registering for their free tickets to the specialist trade show, Care Roadshow Glasgow, taking place …
Scottish Rugby Unveil New Facility for Disabled Young People
Scottish Rugby stars Gordon Reid and Richie Vernon today opened a BT-funded multi-sensory room at Park School in Kilmarnock, which will give young peop…
Royal Blind School students and staff in short film about ‘mindfulness’
Students with visual impairment and complex needs are learning soothing techniques to help them deal with the stresses of everyday life. The Royal B…
Boccia Boys – David Smith & Stephen McGuire
David Smith and Stephen McGuire are aiming to triumph at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. The sport of boccia shows how application and talent can take dis…
Spinal Injuries Scotland
Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) is a national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and fr…
About Disability Sport In Scotland
Able give you the lowdown on getting involved in participating and watching sport in Scotland.
Employability – The Time Is Now
Scottish disabled people have more options than they might imagine helping them to get into education and employment.
Scotland’s Able: Alex Neil’s Column
Alex Neil, MSP - Cabinet Secretary For Social Justice Throughout summer, people across Scotland have been making their voices heard in a national di…
Ready For Winter?
Being ready for winter isn’t about being pessimistic; it’s about being sensible and prepared. The last few years have seen some tough winters in parts …
Accessible Cities – Glasgow
You might think that a city whose history tells us that it is built on seven hills wouldn’t be a great place for disabled people, yet, as we start to i…
How HCi Viocare Is Changing The Prosthetics Sector In Scotland
HCi Viocare has just opened a brand new facility in the city centre of Glasgow bringing with it new ideas and a new level of service in prosthetics and…
Come and Visit Us At Independent Living Scotland!
Able Magazine is at Independent Living Scotland on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. Come along, meet the Able team and pick up your FREE copy…
Scotland Could Play A Key Role In Curing Type 1 Diabetes
The type 1 diabetes charity JDRF has appointed Peter Jones, managing director of international energy company Taqa in Europe, as chairman of its develo…
Make public transport part of your day out in Edinburgh with accessible buses and trams
Transport for Edinburgh is the group that brings together Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams and Edinburgh Bus Tours and is pleased to offer a fully access…
Inspiration Abounds With The Launch Of The Inspiration Theatre At Independent Living Scotland
Independent Living Scotland, Scotland’s premier disability lifestyle and independent living event which takes place on the 7-8 October 2015, at the SEC…
Healthcare Professional Seminar Launched Ahead Of Independent Living Scotland
Topical issues will head up the agenda of Independent Living Scotland’s seminar programme, which has been launched this week. Taking place from the …
David Wilkie & Scott Quin open street art pool in Glasgow ahead of the IPC Swimming World Championships
Scottish swimming legend David Wilkie and Scottish para-swimming European silver medallist Scott Quin today opened a street art swimming pool in Glasgo…
Round-Scotland Disabled Flying Relay Takes To The Air
Last Monday morning a small plane rose into the skies over Glasgow on the first leg of a two-day round-Scotland charity flight relay being flown by dis…