MobilityPlus+ Instant Folding Ultra-Light Electric Wheelchair
The MobilityPlus+ Ultra-Light Instant Folding Electric Wheelchair is one of the lightest electric wheelchair models in the world and folds in an insta…
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Twelve Tips for Christmas
Christmas should be a time of joy and laughter. So it’s sad that it can easily turn into a seasonal stress bomb. Here’s a quick guide to help put the …
Born anxious are very proud to support Anna Kennedy launching her nationally recognised anti bullying campaign #GUAB # Give is a break.
Bornanxious supply label free sensory clothing for children and adults with sensory needs such as Autism,SPD sensory processing disorders, all clothin…
20 years ago this year Anna Kennedy OBE picked up the keys to start her own school
20 years ago this year Anna Kennedy OBE picked up the keys to start her own school from the Hillingdon Civic Centre and her story has been history eve…
Autism’s got Talent Roadshow another smash hit!
On Saturday 12th October at the Winston Churchill Theatre in Ruislip the Autism Charity ‘Anna Kennedy Online’ once again, presented the ‘Autism’s Got…
Barratt Development’s Partners with Leonard Cheshire on the Change 100 Programme
As part of Barratt Developments continued commitment to become a more diverse and inclusive work place and linked to the success of the partnership la…
The Bond Hotel, Blackpool
The Bond Hotel in Blackpool is a family run hotel that has been providing holidays for guests with physical and learning disabilities for over 25 years and is well known as the UK’s largest fully accessible hotel with everything our guests need to take a holiday or respite break.
The Moat House, Annan
Everything you might need for that perfect trip away from home...Taking a break at The Moat House proves that disability friendly accommodation doesn’t need to be stark or unappealing.
Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day
Many disabled people have seen an improvement in their mental health through taking up sport and exercise. Not only is the physical activity good for u…
Steps Bring The Party to The Dancefloor In Glasgow
Photo by Elke Briers Steps returned this year with a huge UK arena tour, plus a brand-new single and album, marking their twentieth anniversary. …
Call for more disability-friendly shopping times as overcrowding tops list of Christmas concerns
The increasing sophistication of physical, electronic and cyber-attacks can put even the most protected security operations under threat. But as one of…
Hoe Grange Holidays, Derbyshire
Hoe Grange Holidays offers four national award winning, wheelchair accessible, self-catering lodges set in stunning countryside on a working farm. Close to Ashbourne and Bakewell, it is a perfect place to unwind with family or friends and explore the wonders of the Derbyshire Peak District.
Disabled motoring event comes to Birmingham for the first time
The UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for disabled people, The Big Event, will take place for the first time at the NEC in…
Special Olympics GB renews Lions Clubs International support
Special Olympics has received an additional boost on the back of 2,600 learning disability athletes taking part in its most successful National Games i…
DON’T GO CRACKERS AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas is supposed to be a holiday. This year instead of getting too stressed out to enjoy it, follow our tips and make it merry. Disabled peopl…
The Other Sort Of Active
Being active isn’t always about speed, strength and sweat. As the seasons change it might be time to find pastimes that can be equally challenging but …
Safe As Houses
Even in the home, where you’d think that we’d be as safe as possible, independent disabled people or those being cared for, need to be aware of some of…
Buyers’ Guide – Stairlifts
You can’t just order a stairlift off the peg; it has to suit you and your home. There are no independent consumer tests on these products checking for …
Winter Vacations
The barbecue has been covered and stowed away, the clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in. It’s that time of year when many people choose …
Julie Andrews takes a trip to Bristol’s very own SS Great Britain
Bristol’s very own SS Great Britain is one of the most accessible historic ships in the world. Coming aboard this ancient lady of the seas, visitors of…
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON IN GLASGOW’S GEORGE SQUARE THIS WEEKEND
Able Magazine were delighted to attend the Glasgow Christmas Light Switch on! Glasgow’s Christmas Lights were switched on in George Square on Sunday…
Brand New Living
Most of the UK’s housing stock was neither designed nor built with the needs of disabled people in mind. The obvious option would be to apply adaptatio…
When The Wind Blows
Being properly prepared for winter is sensible and can save a great deal of inconvenience. It’s especially important for disabled people who can be vul…
If you love someone, set them free!
How can you give people time by themselves, whether that is living alone, trekking the Pennine Way or just spending an hour or two by themselves, witho…
How to Plan a Successful Home Renovation
It isn’t uncommon for disabled people to consider modifications to their homes in order to make day-to-day living easier, but renovation is a massive un…