WheelAir ® Goes Live on Kickstarter
The WheelAir®, described as “the Dyson of the mobility industry,” is finally on the market. It is available for purchase with a variety of exclusive di…
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Cosyfeet Move shoe – shock absorbers for feet.
The sporty-styled Move shoe from Cosyfeet is specially made to protect knee and ankle joints. In tests by the University of Central Lancashire it wa…
Play Unified Day Is A Huge Success
Special Olympics GB recently celebrated Play Unified Day – highlighting a successful first year in UK schools of Play Unified! Play Unified is the glob…
Win £500 for Your Club!
Do you help run a club, group or charity that benefits older people? Could your organisation do even more with a £500 award? Cosyfeet, the company tha…
My Story – Ryan Forshaw
Ryan lives in Leigh, near Manchester. At 17 Ryan had an accident which left him paralysed from the shoulders down. Today he’s running a successful gard…
Your Patch
If you are fortunate enough to have a garden space adjacent to your home it’s well worth reviewing ways of using it. In terms of getting out into the f…
Wave Project Summer Surf Challenge 2017
Free surf taster sessions for disabled people – Watergate Bay 8 & 9 July Hundreds of local surfers will flock to Watergate Bay next month to run…
LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR WORLD CRAZY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
For the first time ever, the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings will be accessible to all. The tournament already has a novice category alongsi…
Care Roadshow Birmingham will be returning to Villa Park Stadium
Providing quality experiences for care professionals Care Roadshow Birmingham will be returning to Villa Park Stadium on 4 July following its record h…
Best Apps For Wheelchair Users
Best Apps For Wheelchair Users Modern smartphones are brimming with useful accessibility features built-in, such as screen readers, but beyond what is…
General Election 2017 – Labour – Work capability and the PIP assessments should be completely overhauled.
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking with the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election. …
General Election 2017 – Conservatives – Work capability assessment needs to be completely reformed.
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking to the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election. Pe…
Cornwall In Style
Julie Andrews takes a luxury break at Gwel an Mor in Cornwall. Photos by Nigel Andrews On the north Cornish coast, high above Portreath, sits Gwe…
Alton Towers theme park turns away Paralympic gold medallist from Smiler ride
Paralympic swimmer, Claire Cashmore, who was born without a left forearm was told that she couldn’t go on the ride for safety reasons. Cashmore, wh…
General Election 2017 – SNP Insist That Scottish Independence Would be Good For Disabled People.
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking to the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election. N…
A Breath of Fresh Air:Enjoying the Great Outdoors
With summer on its way, now is the perfect time to head outside and enjoy some openair activities. Spending time outdoors is not only relaxing and enj…
Introducing the WheelAir
Many wheelchair users experience discomfort from overheating due to long stints sitting in their chairs. Until now, there hasn’t been an appropriate so…
General Election 2017 – UKIP to press for PIP assessment changes
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking to the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election Star …
Taking a Stroll
With incredible views, stunning countryside or enjoyable cities in all parts of the country, it would be a bold statement to suggest that we’ve found t…
England Cricketer, Sam Billings Teams Up With Lord’s Taverners
Billings, has joined forces with the UK’s number one youth cricket and disability sports charity, the Lord’s Taverners, to launch a cricket ambassador …
Addressing key care challenges this summer
Last week Care Roadshows made its second stop of the year at the wonderful venue of Aintree Racecourse. The event brought together the key thought lead…
Cosyfeet ‘Jump’ For Joy At Five Star Able Review
Every issue of Able Magazine showcases a selection of products that have caught our attention. The Cosyfeet Jump sandals achieved the maximum five sta…
General Election 2017 – The Green Party To Reverse Cuts
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking to the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election. Jona…
A HOLIDAY HOME FROM HOME
Remember a time when, if you had mentioned to friends or family that you were going on a camping holiday that they’d have looked at you as if you had t…
General Election 2017 – Liberal Democrats To Review PIP?
In a series of interviews, Able Magazine is speaking to the major political parties about disability issues and the forthcoming General Election. Celi…