Able Magazine

17/12/2024

Naidex 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚀

Are you passionate about advancing accessibility and inclusion?

Join us at Naidex – National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo.

Taking place on 19th-20th March at the NEC Birmingham, Naidex is your opportunity to:

🔹Discover: Cutting-edge assistive technology and innovative solutions.
🔹Connect: With the disability community - meet with friends old and new
🔹Learn: From inspiring, informative talks
🔹Explore: Inclusive activities like adaptive climbing, dance, and archery.
🔹Find Opportunities: Explore career options at the Business Without Barriers event.

Book your free tickets today - https://hubs.la/Q02_L5s30

We have some exciting announcements coming in January...



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26/11/2024

14/11/2024

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns to London’s iconic Hyde Park for six magical weeks (21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025). It’s the ultimate destination for festive fun, featuring over 100 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

All entrances are step-free and dedicated access champions are available to assist guests. Disability friendly toilet facilities are also available, including Changing Places toilets.

Access bookers should register for a Nimbus card via the website, where there’s also a detailed access guide.

Listen Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns to London’s iconic Hyde Park for six magical weeks (21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025). It’s the ultimate destination for festive fun, featuring over 100 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The Giant Wheel presented by Disney+ and ...

14/11/2024

Say hello to convenient fuelling, with Fuelmii Up.

Fuelmii provide an easy, stress-free alternative by bringing the fuel station directly to your door. It’s as simple as booking a day and time for your fuelling, Fuelmii show up, fill your tank, and leave you ready to go — all without leaving the comfort of your home. It’s as convenient as getting your groceries delivered to you, but for your fuel!

Sign up for mobile fuelling now:

Your time is valuable, let Fuelmii, fuel you!

10/11/2024

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

01/10/2024

In just a few short days, the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral will be buzzing with excitement for the National Diversity Awards! 🎉 We’re incredibly excited for Friday and can’t wait to celebrate with you all. A huge thank you to everyone who nominated, voted, contributed, and to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible! ✨Liverpool Cathedral

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13/09/2024

Get along to The Big Event, Edinburgh, taking place today and tomorrow at the Royal Highland Centre.

09/09/2024

Wednesday 4th September saw the grand opening of Mountain Trike's newly expanded production facilities.

The Mountain Trike company welcomed guests to help celebrate the opening of their newly expanded premises, which included customers, distributors, local councillors and people who have supported the company over the years.

Listen Wednesday 4th September saw the grand opening of innovative wheelchair manufacturer newly expanded production facilities. The Mountain Trike company welcomed guests to help celebrate the opening of their newly expanded premises, which included customers, distributors, local councillors and pe...

06/09/2024

Dame Sarah Storey's 19th Paralympic gold medal!🥇

Outstanding!

THAT’S HOW YOU DO IT

Sarah Storey wins Paralympic medal number 30 on the line in the women’s C4-5 road race! 🥇

04/09/2024

Sammi Kinghorn, Paralympic Champion! 🥇

04/09/2024

As the UK’s leading organisation for, led, and run by disabled people, Disability Rights UK collaborate with disabled people’s organisations and the Government to drive change. Disability Rights UK challenge policymakers to improve rights to benefits, quality of life, and economic opportunity.

Disability Rights UK know it’s not disability or health conditions that prevent inclusion, but the barriers created by an inaccessible environment.

Find out more about what they do:

Listen We’re dedicated to creating a society where disabled people have equal power, rights, and equality of opportunity. As the UK’s leading organisation for, led, and run by disabled people, we collaborate with disabled people’s organisations and the Government to drive change. We challenge ...

04/09/2024

Successes in the pool and in the equestrian competition leave ParalympicsGB in second place on the medal table.

Here’s a round-up of the action from Tuesday 3 September 2024.

https://ablemagazine.co.uk/paralympicsgb-earn-a-one-two-in-the-pool-on-emotional-anniversary/

Listen Successes in the pool and in the equestrian competition leave ParalympicsGB in second place on the medal table. Here’s a round-up of the action from Tuesday 3 September 2024. Full circle Faye Rogers won gold in the S10 100m butterfly with teammate, Callie-Ann Warrington close to catching he...

04/09/2024

We have no words!

18th Paralympic Gold for Dame Sarah Storey 🥇

Paralympic ROYALTY 👑

There are simply no words left to describe Dame Sarah Storey, as she takes an unprecedented 18th Paralympic gold 🥇

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03/09/2024

ParalympicsGB enjoyed successes in triathlon, boccia, archery and swimming on day 5 of the Paris Paralympics (Monday 2 September 2024).

https://ablemagazine.co.uk/off-the-richter-scale-paralympicsgb-triathlon-athletes-beat-a-path-towards-more-success/



Image courtsey: ParalympicsGB/David Pearce

Listen ParalympicsGB enjoyed successes in triathlon, boccia, archery and swimming on day 5 of the Paris Paralympics (Monday 2 September 2024). Number 1 on the Richter scale! Megan Richter and Dave Ellis have delivered two triathlon gold medals for ParalympicsGB. Richter won the women’s PTS4 title ...

03/09/2024

Surewise has collaborated with Nottingham Trent University on mobility scooter safety.

As part of the Safer Mobility Campaign, Surewise is offering free safety packs, including a mobility scooter safety guide and reflective sticker bundle. These are available free of charge to mobility scooter users.

Find out more:

Listen Surewise has collaborated with Nottingham Trent University on mobility scooter safety, providing free safety packs nationally for mobility scooter users. Surewise launched its Safer Mobility Campaign earlier this year to address the alarming statistic that mobility scooter users are more than...

02/09/2024

Day 5 preview.

There are 61 golds on offer today, with ParalympicsGB pushing for medals across swimming, athletics, triathlon and more.

https://ablemagazine.co.uk/paris-2024-day-five-preview/



image courtsey: ParalympicsGB/Sam Mellish

Listen There are 61 golds on offer on Monday, with ParalympicsGB pushing for medals across swimming, athletics, triathlon and more. Para triathlon All triathlon events have been moved to tomorrow morning after being postponed on Sunday due to water quality issues. Lauren Steadman is in competing in....

01/09/2024

So much to look forward to today.

Day 4 highlights 🥇🥈🥉

We've got a big day ahead of us in Paris 🇫🇷

31/08/2024

Day 3 Highlights