Jim’s Gym
Xercise4Less is an awardwinning, nationwide budget gym operator. Xercise4Less prides itself on offering affordable fitness to everyone, helping to chang…
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Noticing the Invisible
Rachel Canwell is a special needs teacher. She discusses the small but significant details of her own son’s dyspraxia. Do you regard Zac as disabled? …
Cosyfeet, Frieda slippers
Cosyfeet’s new Scandinavian inspired 100% pure wool slippers are the last word in comfy footwear. Being made of wool, they keep feet at the idea…
Family
Disability affects families in different ways. The following stories show not only the challenges that disability presents, but also how families have …
Former Police Officer and amputee enjoys an active retirement Thanks to new NHS-funded prosthetic leg
Family man Courtenay Humphreys from Berkeley, Gloucestershire spent almost ten years using basic mechanical prostheses following the loss of his leg in…
Botonique
Labelled as a soft drink for wine lovers, Botonique non-alcoholic, sparkling wine is a party-friendly alternative that aims to provide a complexity of …
Able Magazine Helps National Diversity Awards Honour Disability Heroes
Able Magazine was again privileged to be media partner with the National Diversity Awards, who have secured themselves as the premier event honouring e…
SoftWheels Review
We are delighted to have reviewed the Acrobat wheel from SoftWheel. Our review has determined that this wheel is 5 stars. Over all this wheel enhances…
Days out at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
There are plenty of places to visit around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, so people of all abilities can marvel at the epic sights on a day trip or lon…
Blurred Lines- Independence Results
Just as with the wider UK picture, the result of the recent General Election in Scotland was a little blurred when it came to assess who’d actually won…
Home is where the heart is.
GUHG joins national campaign day to celebrate supported housing Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG) is highlighting the contribution supported housing …
The Power of Football – Improving access and inclusion
Disabled people constitute the largest minority group in any population, with the World Health Organization estimating that there are more than one bil…
Back to school remains a dream for 32 million children with disabilities in developing countries
1 September 2017: As children all across the UK head back to school, Light for the World calls on the government and donors in the UK to increase s…
Let’s Get Physical!- Exercises for those with reduced mobility.
How do you stay fit when your mobility is lessened? Olympic Stairlifts share some of the most effective exercises for limited mobility enjoyed by their…
What Can Your SENCO Do For Your Child?
Many mainstream schools pride themselves on including children with additional needs. They ensure that the school environment, both academic and social…
Bootable Powerchair Premium MB-D09
Folding Bootable Powerchair Premium MB-D09, the Complete Solution for Comfort, Portability, and Functionality. When it comes to the folding power…
Ottobock and Dorset Orthopaedic team up for super-success at the Superhero Series Triathlon
On Saturday 19th August Ottobock and Dorset Orthopaedic led 26 teams mixed ability teams to compete in the Superhero Series Triathlon at Dorney Lake, W…
Supporting Residents to Live Independently
West Lindsey District Council has teamed up with mobility equipment specialist Obam Stairlifts to make the installation of a stairlift quick and effici…
Careers in Sport
Whether you’re a personal trainer, a football coach or a physiotherapist specialising in rehabilitation, a career in sports science can be a rewarding …
Blind Entrepreneurs with Inspiring Vision
Two dynamic, successful businessmen who have both been registered blind from a very young age, have developed a course to introduce the concept of self…
Rebound Therapy
There is no doubt that physical exercise is important for all of us. Increasingly, people with disabilities are embracing sports and activities because…
‘Robocop’ Rides Again
Former bravery honoured police officer, Nicki Donnelly, founder of www.nickidonnelly.co.uk, motivational speaker, life coach and fitness model set up her…
Yorkshire’s disabled drivers on the road with the Motability Scheme
Nearly 3,000 disabled visitors and their families attended the Motability Scheme’s One Big Day event at Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. Visitor…
In the Running: Sports Prosthetics
We often associate blades and other highend sports prostheses with prestigious events like the Paralympics. But how can ordinary disabled people get ho…
What Do Sports Psychologists Know?
Sports psychologists work with teams and individuals with issues such as selfconfidence, nerves and anxiety, concentration, motivation, sports injuries…