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 …
Tag: Disability News
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…
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…
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…
Independent Living Scotland: inspiring and enabling for 2016
Don't miss Independent Living Scotland at Glasgow's SECC on 5th & 6th October!
Able Magazine Celebrate Diversity With National Diversity Awards
Actor and Comedian Richard Blackwood and ITV News Presenter, Charlene White united to host the National Diversity Awards on 16 September 2016.
Last Full Day Of Paralympic Competition Touched By Tragedy
Whilst the Games has produced many moments of joy, including plenty from yesterday, the news of the death of Iranian cyclist, Bahman Golbarnezhad, casts something of a shadow over the last few hours of competition.
Day 9 Round Up – ParalympicsGB Smash London 2012 Medal Tally
In another incredible all-round performance the British team reached an impressive total of 126 medals.
Interview with Sir Philip Craven, MBE – President of the International Paralympic Committee
Sir Philip Craven, MBE is a British sports administrator and former athlete. As the President of the International Paralympic Committee, he has a unique insight into the running of the Paralympic Games.
Day 8 – ParalympicsGB Dressaged To Impress
Sophie Christiansen and Natasha Baker defended their 2012 Paralympic titles in the dressage competition.
Get Active: Surfin’ Swansea at Surfability
Surf's up for our intrepid reporter Julie Andrews! She took to the waves at Surfability in Swansea.
Day 7 – Lucky Thirteenth for Storey
ParalympicsGB have passed their London 2012 total with gold medals on day seven on the track, in the pool and in the velodrome, making them the most su…
Brickhouse Farm combined forces of accessibility in the ‘Lanes of Lancashire’!
After being inspired by the Paralympic Cycling and Triathlon Teams who trained for Rio whilst staying at Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages, Proprietors …
Day 6 Round-Up. ParalympicsGB Equal London 2012 Tally
Another six golds overnight in Rio means that ParalympicsGB remain second in the medal table and just one gold away from being crowned as the greatest British Paralympic team ever.
Getting In: boosting accessibility for disabled sports fans
Meet Level Playing Field, the organisation working to boost accessibility for disabled sports fans.
Royal Highland Centre to host Kidz to Adultz Scotland
Edinburgh’s Highland Hall at the Royal Highland Centre is to host Kidz to Adultz Scotland – one of the largest, free Scottish events dedicated to children and young adults up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs, their families and the professionals who work with them in Scotland.
Three On Day Three
ParalympicsGB scored three gold medals on day three of the Games. Here's our round-up of all the action.
Day 2 Round Up – A Fine Display From Peacock
T44 100m sprinter Jonnie Peacock won gold with an utterly devastating performance to retain his Paralympic title.
Paralympic fun in Bradford’s City Park
Fancy trying out a variety of Paralympic sports, such as wheelchair basketball, adapted cycling, wheelchair rugby and Boccia in Bradford?
Let’s get sporty!
Are you excited about #Rio2016? So are we so here are some hints on how to get into sport!