Amputee’s reach for the sky and settle for the top of the World!

On Wednesday 2nd October a team of 21 people set off on the challenge of a lifetime to climb Kilimanjaro the World’s largest free-standing Mountain. T…

James is making himself heard.

Regular readers will remember that we featured five-year-old James, who has vocal cord palsy, earlier this year. His condition means that he can only …

Columnist – Elin Williams – A love-hate relationship with my cane

About Elin Williams Elin started her blog in 2015 to share her love of writing and her passion for music, beauty and fashion, as well as to share w…

Columnist Chloe Tear: Adjusting to using a long cane in your 20’s

When you imagine your 20’s it’s the decade of freedom, self- discovery and making the most out of life. It’s painted to be the best years of your life…

Able Magazine is celebrating 25 years since its first edition in 1994

We've looking back over the journey we've been on in that time. It’s a mark of how things have changed that fewer and fewer people in recent years …

Visionary physicist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

British theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking has died peacefully at the age of 76 at his home in Cambridge during the early hours of this morning. …

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…

Barnardo’s and Anti-Bullying Week

Young carers need more support to reduce the risk of being bullied and suffering mental health and well-being problems as a result, according to Barnar…

Leasing a new and reliable car from the Motability Scheme this autumn

Disabled motorists and their families can enjoy autumn with a reliable new car leased through the Motability Scheme. The Scheme’s latest price list…

Disability Confident Signs Up 5,000 Organisations In Its First Year

November marks the first anniversary of the launch of the revamped Disability Confident scheme. Regular Able Magazine contributor and Minister for D…

Distance Learning

“A specific benefit of distance learning for disabled people is its flexibility.” Why waste time struggling with access, facilities or transport iss…

Ottobock’s Fitness for Amputees app reaches 20,000 downloads

Following the launch of Fitness for Amputees three years ago, Ottobock is delighted to announce that 20,000 people worldwide have downloaded the App. …

Ottobock Adventures with Stephan and Chloe

Ottobock ambassadors Stephan Couture and his daughter Chloe are no strangers to the sporting circuit, having taken part in over 25 competitions in 2017…

Time for Change

Recent research by charity Scope revealed that eighty percent of disabled people don’t feel they are well represented in the media. This calls for a ch…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

That Cosy Five-Star Feeling

Cosyfeet were so proud to have been presented with a five-star Able Magazine award that they sent us a photo to share with our readers. Cosyfeet s…

SPIDER technology offers speed and improved accuracy

With the new SPIDER Smart Photo-Imaging Measurement Technology, orthotists and patients will benefit from a seamless electronic fitting and ordering pr…

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…

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…

Television star, Cherylee Houston Opens Manchester disability event

Television actress, and Motability Scheme customer, Cherylee Houston helped the Motability Scheme celebrate the tenth anniversary of their One Big Day …

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…

Activity Holidays

Disabled people are increasingly looking for opportunities to make use of their spare time. They no longer accept a life in a front of the telly but wa…