Martin Hibbert, paralysed in the Manchester bomb explosion, to climb Africa’s highest mountain.
“I’ve decided to turn an appalling act of terror into a force for greater good. I want to do something to shift the spotlight away from those who trie…
Tag: Disability News
The Big Event moves online for 2021
Disabled motorists and their families keen to find out more about the Motability Scheme can do so from the comfort of their own homes this summer, as …
Naidex Virtual 18-19 March 2021
As a result of the pandemic, independent living exhibition, Naidex, has introduced an online event. Naidex Virtual will run for two days in March, alt…
Census 2021 is up and running across England and Wales
With March 21 just around the corner, Census 2021 is in full swing. Run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the census is the once-in-a-de…
INTERVIEW – BARRY LE GRYS MBE, CEO OF MOTABILITY
We discuss the challenges of the last year – and the challenges of the year to come… What would you say to manufacturers who’ve had a tough year th…
Wheelchair Driving with Allied Mobility
Allied Mobility is delighted to announce the launch of their first internal transfer vehicle – Ford Dream. Dream has been expertly designed to offe…
Adrian Flux – Car insurance adapted for you
Disabled drivers can still feel misunderstood when it comes to insuring their vehicle. While the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 and Equality…
HARVEY PRICE ANNOUNCED AS MENCAP AMBASSADOR
Today, Harvey Price has announced that he will be taking up a new role as Ambassador for the UK’s leading learning disability charity, Mencap. Harv…
HRH The Countess of Wessex joins RNIB Shape and Share craft session
HRH The Countess of Wessex recently took part in an online session to highlight the work of the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s (RNIB) serv…
Don’t Tolerate Hate – Police Scotland launches disability hate crime campaign
One in five people in Scotland are registered as having a disability, yet this category of hate crime accounts for only four per cent of reports to Po…
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…