8 disability rights activists changing the world for disabled people
The rights that we as a disabled community have – and may even take for granted – have been fought for by disability rights activists, working tireles…
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4 challenges people affected by dementia face at Christmas (and how to overcome them)
Dementia can cause a lot of changes in your life – including how you celebrate Christmas. Alzheimer's Society wanted to hear from people with dementia…
OrCam MyEye 2: harnessing artificial intelligence to help visually impaired people live more independent lives
Released in January 2018, OrCam MyEye 2 is a breakthrough artificial vision device designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have readi…
Charity launch CookABILITY cooking videos to tackle learning disability obesity
People with learning disabilities are making YouTube videos to help tackle obesity as part of a pioneering new project from the disability charity Uni…
India’s history-making mountaineer awarded honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde
The first female amputee to climb Mount Everest has been made an honorary Doctor of the University of Strathclyde. Arunima Sinha, received the honou…
RNIB to launch new low-cost refreshable braille display
On 8 October 2018, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) will launch the Orbit Reader 20 onto the UK market. Refreshable braille devic…
Motor Neurone Disease Association vow to #TakeOverMND in new awareness campaign
Up to 5,000 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are living with MND at any time. Every day six people are diagnosed with the disease and six …
International Week of the Deaf
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard started to lose her hearing aged 15, she has a genetic disability (Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies) wh…
Disability activist Haben Girma has been announced as part of Her Abilities jury, supported by Able Magazine
African American disability activist Haben Girma will now be part of the Her Abilities jury from this week onwards. Haben Girma is the first deafbli…
British Wheelchair Basketball Seeks New Chair Ahead of Tokyo 2020
British Wheelchair Basketball, the National Governing Body for wheelchair basketball in the United Kingdom, is recruiting for a new Chair to drive and …
Karma Mobility Launches Its Latest Reclining Manual Wheelchair
The VIP2 is the latest addition to the Karma Mobility portfolio of manual wheelchairs and offers users a superb combination of tilt in space and reclin…
Independent Living Scotland invites healthcare professionals to sign up for expert-led CPD seminars
Scotland’s largest disability, lifestyle and independent living event will make its return to Glasgow’s SEC in September - and allied health profession…
Able Magazine is proud to support REHACARE 2018 this September!
Enabling disabled people, and people with extra care needs to live independent lives is the objective of the companies, associations and institutions t…
Star-studded line up for Special Olympics GB Anniversary Games in Stirling – Reader Offer
The opening ceremony of the Special Olympics GB 40th Anniversary Games, hosted by Special Olympics Scotland at Forthbank Stadium, Stirling, on 9 August…
Able Magazine supports Her Abilities Award 2018
Able Magazine is proud to become the official media partner of 'Her Abilities' Award 2018. Her Abilities, a Light for the World initiative, is inspi…
First inclusive fitness app for people of all abilities
Evolve 21 is the first inclusive exercise app for people of all abilities. Challenge yourself for 7 minutes a day for 21 days and fundraise for the Cer…
What am I worth? A groundbreaking new outdoor circus show touring from summer 2018
In a world where there is not enough to go around, survival hangs in the balance and people are made to prove their worth. Against all odds, they dance…
The Young Ones: Interview with Guy Booth
It’s great that so many people talk about and are involved in, projects for young disabled people but we wanted to let them speak for themselves. We sp…
Unlimited festival returns to Southbank Centre for 2018
Unlimited festival returns to Southbank Centre from 5 to 9 September to showcase extraordinary new work by disabled artists. The bi-annual festival bri…
Premier League and BT host Disability Football Festival to celebrate a successful second season
Children from across England and Wales headed to the Etihad Campus to take part in the pan-disability football festival with former Premier League foot…
Endeavour Match July 2018
The Dorset Destroyers Wheelchair Rugby Club played host to Help for Heroes Endeavour at Rossmore Leisure Centre in Poole, as the Destroyers final warm-…
National Diversity Awards 2018: Introducing the hosts
Radio 2 presenter and Scissor Sister favourite Ana Matronic will host this year’s ceremony alongside television presenter Brian Dowling. Reflecting …
The Moment with Maxine Mawhinney – Dementia
Maxine Mawhinney has been a familiar face on television news broadcasts for almost 30 years. Having left the BBC she has started production of a series…
The Ability Hacks: Two hackathon teams embracing the transformative power of technology
This week is the Microsoft One Week Hackathon, where employees from around the company work tirelessly to “hack” solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
C-Legs Give Galway Student Alex A New Life — And Career Focus
A Galway student who lost both legs in a road accident five years ago has vowed to help others like him after discovering a new lease of life with the …