When is a disability, not a disability?
Like many other disabled people I don’t spend much time thinking about how disabled I am. In any case I’d rather think of the things I can do, not the…
Like many other disabled people I don’t spend much time thinking about how disabled I am. In any case I’d rather think of the things I can do, not the…
A man from Walberton has raised over £1,200 for the charity where he is supported, by successfully completing a six day trek of the Sahara Desert. …
For most children in the UK, visiting Santa Claus in his grotto before Christmas is an exciting prospect, but for some children this is not the case. …
The MobilityPlus+ Ultra-Light Instant Folding Electric Wheelchair is one of the lightest electric wheelchair models in the world and folds in an insta…
New campaign highlights British Airways’ Beyond Accessibility training programme, which supports staff in assisting more than half a million customers…
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…
The Bond Hotel in Blackpool is a family run hotel that has been providing holidays for guests with physical and learning disabilities for over 25 years and is well known as the UK’s largest fully accessible hotel with everything our guests need to take a holiday or respite break.
Everything you might need for that perfect trip away from home...Taking a break at The Moat House proves that disability friendly accommodation doesn’t need to be stark or unappealing.
Many disabled people have seen an improvement in their mental health through taking up sport and exercise. Not only is the physical activity good for u…
Imagine being able to control all the lights in your home with the swipe of a smartphone? Or turning on the central heating with a simple voice command…
The UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for disabled people, The Big Event, will take place for the first time at the NEC in…
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…
How can you give people time by themselves, whether that is living alone, trekking the Pennine Way or just spending an hour or two by themselves, witho…
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…
Disability does not just affect people physically. With high numbers of people with health issues seeking support from Turn2us, we know that it can hav…
“A specific benefit of distance learning for disabled people is its flexibility.” Why waste time struggling with access, facilities or transport iss…
Following the launch of Fitness for Amputees three years ago, Ottobock is delighted to announce that 20,000 people worldwide have downloaded the App. …
By Russell Pizzey – Technical Services Manager at Ottobock UK This year marked the third time Russell has provided technical service at the Invictus…
Talking about the future can be difficult, especially if you’re worried about losing the ability to make decisions for yourself. But having the conversa…
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…
Any family affected by disability will be aware that the challenges can seem huge, insurmountable even. Sometimes all it takes is a little help or expe…
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? …
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 was again privileged to be media partner with the National Diversity Awards, who have secured themselves as the premier event honouring e…
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…