Dec
22
‘Please Offer Me a Seat’ badge and card to be rolled out permanently
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that a blue badge for those less able to st…
Author: Able Magazine
Dec
3
Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Saturday 3 December 2016 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). I…
Dec
2
What Is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
This year’s theme, is: Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want. According to th…
Dec
1
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016 – What’s On?
Saturday 3 December 2016 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) an…
Dec
1
Paralympic athlete photography exhibition to promote disability in sport
Some of the Rio Paralympic stars will be the focus of a one-off photography exhibiti…
Nov
23
Making the Disability Living Allowance Form Easier
Kuradocs, the online application for those with, or caring for someone with, a disab…
Sep
21
Able Magazine Celebrate Diversity With National Diversity Awards
Actor and Comedian Richard Blackwood and ITV News Presenter, Charlene White united to host the National Diversity Awards on 16 September 2016.
Sep
19
Kadeena Cox Carries The Flag For ParalympicsGB In Rio Closing Ceremony
The 2016 Rio Paralympic Games closed last night in a ceremony that celebrated the spirit of the hosts as well as the athletes.
Sep
18
Last Full Day Of Paralympic Competition Touched By Tragedy
Whilst the Games has produced many moments of joy, including plenty from yesterday, the news of the death of Iranian cyclist, Bahman Golbarnezhad, casts something of a shadow over the last few hours of competition.
Sep
17
Day 9 Round Up – ParalympicsGB Smash London 2012 Medal Tally
In another incredible all-round performance the British team reached an impressive total of 126 medals.
Sep
16
Interview with Sir Philip Craven, MBE – President of the International Paralympic Committee
Sir Philip Craven, MBE is a British sports administrator and former athlete. As the President of the International Paralympic Committee, he has a unique insight into the running of the Paralympic Games.
Sep
16
Day 8 – ParalympicsGB Dressaged To Impress
Sophie Christiansen and Natasha Baker defended their 2012 Paralympic titles in the dressage competition.
Sep
15
Day 7 – Lucky Thirteenth for Storey
ParalympicsGB have passed their London 2012 total with gold medals on day seven on t…
Sep
14
TURNING BLACK INTO GOLD AND GETTING THE RIGHT BALANCE
Carbon Black System, the company that created the innovative and futuristic wheelcha…
Sep
14
Brickhouse Farm combined forces of accessibility in the ‘Lanes of Lancashire’!
After being inspired by the Paralympic Cycling and Triathlon Teams who trained for R…
Sep
14
Day 6 Round-Up. ParalympicsGB Equal London 2012 Tally
Another six golds overnight in Rio means that ParalympicsGB remain second in the medal table and just one gold away from being crowned as the greatest British Paralympic team ever.
Sep
12
Royal Highland Centre to host Kidz to Adultz Scotland
Edinburgh’s Highland Hall at the Royal Highland Centre is to host Kidz to Adultz Scotland – one of the largest, free Scottish events dedicated to children and young adults up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their families and the professionals who work with them in Scotland.
Sep
11
Three On Day Three
ParalympicsGB scored three gold medals on day three of the Games. Here's our round-up of all the action.
Sep
10
Day 2 Round Up – A Fine Display From Peacock
T44 100m sprinter Jonnie Peacock won gold with an utterly devastating performance to retain his Paralympic title.
Sep
8
Paralympic fun in Bradford’s City Park
Fancy trying out a variety of Paralympic sports, such as wheelchair basketball, adapted cycling, wheelchair rugby and Boccia in Bradford?