A photo of two men in front of a promotional booth for Accessercise, the world’s first fitness app for the disabled community. One man is standing and smiling in a blue shirt, and the other, Ali Jawad, is seated in a wheelchair wearing a turquoise shirt. The promotional banner displays app features and a QR code to download the app.

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From his dreams of sporting glory as a boy to founding an accessible fitness app, Paralympic powerlifter and entrepreneur Ali Jawad opens up to Editor Melissa Holmes Ali Jawad had a dream from the age of six. While watching the 1996 Olympic Games, Ali saw Michael Johnson win his historic double. From there, a dream... Read more
Three adult siblings are standing outside on a sunny day, smiling and posing together in front of a red brick wall and greenery. The woman in the middle is wearing a colourful traditional outfit with floral patterns, and her brother's on either side of her are dressed casually in grey t-shirts and jeans. A circular yellow badge in the top right corner reads, “National Siblings Day! 10th April – Visit sibs.org.uk.” The top left corner features the red logo of Enable.

A Sibling's Duty

At least 1.7 million adults in the UK have grown up with a disabled sibling. They’re more likely to have experienced prejudice, family breakdown, bereavement or financial hardship. Kausar Iqbal shares her experiences with Kate Stevenson   Family is important to everyone, but Kausar’s life has always revolved around hers. Growing up as one of six... Read more
This is a promotional banner for 'Enable' magazine. The background design features a watercolor-style abstract background in soft peach, beige, and pink tones. The magazine's logo is in the top left corner, with the tagline 'The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine' in smaller black text beneath it. On the right side, there is a photo of a Samantha Renke in a circular bubble with a white outline. Samantha has long, platinum blonde hair, and is wearing a vibrant blue floral dress with a black belt and gold buckle. She is sitting smiling against a deep blue background. In the bottom left corner, the words 'IN MY FEELINGS' appear in large, white uppercase letters, followed by 'Read Samantha’s new column now' in smaller white text."

In My Feelings

Samantha Renke shares her experiences around the anger she often feels as a Disabled person, and how she manages those emotions  It’s ok to feel angry as a Disabled person sometimes. Life for anyone is tough. But throw health issues and ignorance into the mix, and life is undoubtedly much harsher.  PUT UP, SHUT UP ... Read more

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A photo of two men in front of a promotional booth for Accessercise, the world’s first fitness app for the disabled community. One man is standing and smiling in a blue shirt, and the other, Ali Jawad, is seated in a wheelchair wearing a turquoise shirt. The promotional banner displays app features and a QR code to download the app.

14 April 2025

Access all areas

From his dreams of sporting glory as a boy to founding an accessible fitness app, Paralympic powerlifter and entrepreneur Ali Jawad opens up to Editor…

Three adult siblings are standing outside on a sunny day, smiling and posing together in front of a red brick wall and greenery. The woman in the middle is wearing a colourful traditional outfit with floral patterns, and her brother's on either side of her are dressed casually in grey t-shirts and jeans. A circular yellow badge in the top right corner reads, “National Siblings Day! 10th April – Visit sibs.org.uk.” The top left corner features the red logo of Enable.

10 April 2025

A Sibling’s Duty

At least 1.7 million adults in the UK have grown up with a disabled sibling. They’re more likely to have experienced prejudice, family breakdown, bereavement…

This is a promotional banner for 'Enable' magazine. The background design features a watercolor-style abstract background in soft peach, beige, and pink tones. The magazine's logo is in the top left corner, with the tagline 'The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine' in smaller black text beneath it. On the right side, there is a photo of a Samantha Renke in a circular bubble with a white outline. Samantha has long, platinum blonde hair, and is wearing a vibrant blue floral dress with a black belt and gold buckle. She is sitting smiling against a deep blue background. In the bottom left corner, the words 'IN MY FEELINGS' appear in large, white uppercase letters, followed by 'Read Samantha’s new column now' in smaller white text."

7 April 2025

In My Feelings

Samantha Renke shares her experiences around the anger she often feels as a Disabled person, and how she manages those emotions  It’s ok to feel…

A picture of Marc Brew in rehearsal. He's wearing a red jacket and yellow beanie, and lies on the floor with one arm reaching upward. Behind him, a large digital screen displays a forest scene with tall, illuminated trees against a dark background.

2 April 2025

Dance with Life

Renowned choreographer, director and #DisabilityPower100 winner Marc Brew is redefining the boundaries of what it means to be a dancer by bringing his story to…

Jodie Ounsley, visible from the thighs up, smiles while leaning against a white wall. She is wearing a denim jumpsuit and her long, blonde hair is curled. She clasps her hands in front of her stomach.

26 March 2025

SMASHING IT 

Youngest person in the UK to receive a cochlear implant, former rugby pro, Fury from TV’s Gladiators, and now author of an empowering children’s book……

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The Great British Bake Off

Applications for the next series of The Great British Bake Off are NOW OPEN! Enable Magazine is thrilled to share that The Great British Bake…

18 June 2024

Hoe Grange Holidays Wins Top National Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism

Hoe Grange Holidays, a beacon of accessibility nestled in the Derbyshire Peak District, has been honoured with the prestigious gold award for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism at the 2024 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The award demonstrates their commitment to excellence and their status as leaders in the field of inclusive holiday experiences

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Sirus Automotive: Ford Connect

The latest Ford Connect from Sirus Automotive includes space for six people, a range of enhanced safety features and boasts spacious interior and headroom making it the ideal rear passenger wheelchair accessible vehicle. Take a closer look at what makes the rear passenger Ford WAV stand out

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