Able Magazine

One of our favourite Best in Show winners. Came very close to winning the award for the second year running in 2019.

In line with latest Government guidelines surrounding COVID-19 and the extended lock down measures, the Motability Scheme has announced the cancellation of the full programme of One Big Day events in 2020

Able Magazine columnist Ciara Lawrence discusses the Mencap Treat me well campaign which aims to to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital.

DM Orthotics has introduced a new DMO Essentials online range that includes stability shorts and a shoulder stability orthosis. Available in a range of sizes and options.

People are very generous when it comes to giving to charity, but that doesn’t mean they want to hear from all charities.
Fundraising Preference Service are here to help you stay in touch with the charities you want hear from – and end contact with those you don’t

Introductory offer from Parsley Box for Able Magazine readers.
10 meals plus 2 single-serve wines for only £19.99, that’s 47% off!

Thomas Pocklington Trust has announced a last call for sight loss organisations to apply to its emergency fund.
The fund was launched at the end of March to support sight loss charities which are providing vital services to blind and partially sighted people during the COVID-19 pandemi

Burning Nights CRPS Support is a UK charity working to improve the life of all those affected by complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
CRPS is seen as one of the most painful chronic conditions currently known. It affects just under 300 people every week, but is seen as a rare condition.

Blind and partially sighted campaigners across the UK will be marching throughout April to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the ‘Blind March’, by using their daily exercise to take their own symbolic steps for equality.

Sport England and UK Sport are keen to engage a new cohort of potential non-executive directors with the ambition, commitment and transferable skills to contribute to the sport industry by joining the Board of one of their funded partners.
The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 28th April 2020.

During these exceptional times, your safety remains the top priority of Allied-Mobility. Their dedicated emergency vehicle care team will visit your home to attend to any major accessibility issues you may have with your vehicle and they have put procedures in place to keep you safe and ensure they are following government advice on social distancing.

The DFN Foundation and the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Employment Forum (NSEF) have joined forces to launch the ‘Finding Your Future’ campaign.
The campaign has been created to support and motivate young people with learning disabilities and autism to maintain positivity and momentum during these uncertain times

The International Paralympic Committee have confirmed the Games will take place between August 24th and September 5th 2021.

Euan's Guide have launched a new forum for disabled people to help boost spirits and share ideas during Coronavirus isolation.

In line with Government guidelines put in place to protect everyone’s wellbeing surrounding COVID-19, the Motability Scheme is announcing changes to its One Big Day programme of events.

Disability Benefit Reviews and Reassessments Suspended.
For a period of three months, all face-to-face assessments will be suspended and there will be no new reviews or reassessments across all benefits for three months.