Wheelchair users call for urgent innovation to increase economic productivity in UK
Data from a new international survey of wheelchair users on behalf of the Toyota Mobility Foundation highlights the need for innovation in the field of…
video
Europe must do more to protect women with disabilities
EESC: The EU must fight against and outlaw all gender- and disability-based discrimination affecting some 40 million women in Europe On 11th July, t…
Interview – Lee Ridley
Comedian, Lee Ridley was the standout performer on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent contest. He spoke with Able Magazine about television, ambition and…
Trouble in Tahiti: Film now available to watch in accessible formats
Opera North’s critically acclaimed production of Trouble in Tahiti is now available to view on demand via The Guardian, as part of global celebrations …
Disability Pride Returns to Brighton
The event is organised to raise awareness of the diversity and value of disabled people with all (visible and invisible) impairments or conditions and …
Top Region for Accessible Petrol Stations Revealed Stations Revealed
Edinburgh is the most accessible region in the UK for disabled motorists when it comes to refuelling at petrol stations, according to new figures. …
Staying in Touch – with AV1
Zoe (16) is currently studying towards her GCSE exams. Due to her ME she’s missed a lot of school time. We spoke with Zoe and her family about how tele…
Thomas Sanderson – Home wireless technology for blinds
Thomas Sanderson has taken time to develop a collection of window stylings to ensure they offer their customers a choice of products that meet their ne…
Accessible Productions at the Fringe 2018
The National Theatre of Scotland is bringing an eclectic programme of accessible theatre to the Edinburgh Festivals this summer, with two exciting new …
McElmeel: New Designs with You in mind
McElmeel Mobility has proudly led the way in becoming the first WAV converter in Europe to be accredited as a Ford; Qualified Vehicle Modifier, offerin…
Independent Living Scotland: Inspiring care for older and disabled people
Scotland’s largest independent living and disability lifestyle event returns! Independent Living Scotland is Scotland’s premier independent living even…
Chase Park Festival Looks Ahead To Its 9th Annual Gathering
Organisers of the North East’s ‘festival for everyone’ is set to take place at Saltwell Park, Gateshead in August 2018. The festival is one of only …
What to expect at this summer’s One Big Day events
Explore your motoring options this summer as the Motability Scheme continues its programme of One Big Day events across the country. Events will tak…
International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, uses British Sign Language in the House of Commons chamber
Penny Mordaunt was today announcing a global disability conference being held in London, making it the perfect opportunity to showcase what real inclus…
Without Walls Celebrates Groundbreaking Outdoor Arts By Disabled Artists
Without Walls is the UK’s largest commissioner of outdoor art shows, taking inspiring new work all over the country and beyond. Continuing its commi…
Able Magazine is announced official senior media partner of first global award honouring women with disabilities
Nominations for Her Abilities, the first global award celebrating the achievements of women with disabilities, will be open for nominations from 2nd Ju…
Able Magazine talks to STV Scotland Tonight about Britain’s Got Talent Winner Lost Voice Guy
Able Magazine's Social Media Editor, Claudia Foxcroft got to talk to STV Scotland Tonight alongside freelance journalist Michael McEwan about recent Br…
The National Diversity Awards Shortlist Revealed!
A total of 24,584 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards, with an astonishing 124 nominees b…
The Big Event arrives at the NEC, Birmingham for 2018
The NEC, Birmingham hosts the UK’s largest display of vehicles for disabled people. This summer, The Big Event arrives in Birmingham for the first t…
London youngsters going for gold in ‘mini Paralympics’
More than 200 disabled school children from 24 schools in eight London boroughs will get a rare opportunity to compete in an Olympic and Paralympic ven…
Louise Sugden becomes European Para Powerlifting Champion
Just ten months after taking up Para Powerlifting, Louise Sugden has been crowned European Champion after a stunning gold medal win in France. Louis…
Have you seen the Quadrix all-terrain electric wheelchair in action?
Love the great outdoors and adrenaline-packed activities? The Quadrix could be just what you are looking for. The first QUADRIX, creat…
WATCH: Ellie Simmonds & Susie Rodgers take Jack Whitehall to pool school
Watch as Paralympic powerhouses Ellie Simmonds and Susie Rodgers take Jack Whitehall to school in the pool.
WATCH: England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson plays wheelchair rugby
Check out England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson playing wheelchair rugby with the Dorset Destroyers! Anyone fancy having a go? #url#
WATCH: The short film about a disabled dog which led to job offers from Disney
This lovely wee film about a disabled dog led to job offers from Disney and a string of awards. Watch it here and make sure to like and share!