This image for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities features Jay Howards, Richard Whitehead MBE, Brooke-Jade Millhouse, Samantha Renke, Ben Branson, Victoria Jenkins, Tim Rushby-Smith, Steve Ingham CBE, and Jon Sparkes OBE. Each individual is facing the camera, either smiling or posing confidently. The IDPWD logo is in the top right corner, with the Enable logo below it.

Time for Change: International Day of People with Disabilities 2024

In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities 2024 on 3 December, we spoke to changemakers in the community to find out what this day means to them, and the changes they hope to see by next year Brooke-Jade Millhouse Host of the Disabled and Proud podcast  “International Day of People with Disabilities... Read more
A picture of Isaac and his mother. She stands behind him as he sits in a red wheelchair. She is wearing a beige coat. Issac is dressed in a stylish plaid suit with a purple vest and a decorative pin. He has a cheerful expression, while his mother gently rests her hand on his shoulder. They both pose in front of a building with a classic architectural style.

Passing the Torch

Navigating life with a disability comes with many unique challenges. One of the most significant hurdles can be finding the right care when your primary caregiver can no longer support you. Isaac Harvey MBE, a well-known disability advocate, speaks candidly to Kate Stevenson about outgrowing his family caregiver   Isaac Harvey MBE has spent the majority... Read more
This image shows four women standing closely together against a neutral background, all smiling warmly. Each individual has a unique hairstyle and outfit. From left to right: The first woman has long, wavy red hair and is wearing a light, semi-sheer gold top paired with blue jeans. The second woman, Phyllida Swift, has straight, medium-length brown hair and is dressed in a black blazer and pants with a gold chain necklace. She also has a scrunchie and bracelet on her wrist. The third woman, with red hair pulled back and accessorized with a headband, wears a white blouse under a textured black slip dress, adorned with layered necklaces. The fourth woman, with curly black hair, is wearing a green ribbed long-sleeve top and black jeans, holding a silver accessory in her hand.

Beyond Appearances

Facial differences are scars, marks, or conditions that change the structure or look of someone’s face. They can be acquired during your lifetime, or something you’re born with. Kate Stevenson speaks to Phyllida Swift and the charity Changing Faces to learn more about the challenges of living  with facial scars and the importance of representation in... Read more

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A picture of Isaac and his mother. She stands behind him as he sits in a red wheelchair. She is wearing a beige coat. Issac is dressed in a stylish plaid suit with a purple vest and a decorative pin. He has a cheerful expression, while his mother gently rests her hand on his shoulder. They both pose in front of a building with a classic architectural style.

29 November 2024

Passing the Torch

Navigating life with a disability comes with many unique challenges. One of the most significant hurdles can be finding the right care when your primary…

This image shows four women standing closely together against a neutral background, all smiling warmly. Each individual has a unique hairstyle and outfit. From left to right: The first woman has long, wavy red hair and is wearing a light, semi-sheer gold top paired with blue jeans. The second woman, Phyllida Swift, has straight, medium-length brown hair and is dressed in a black blazer and pants with a gold chain necklace. She also has a scrunchie and bracelet on her wrist. The third woman, with red hair pulled back and accessorized with a headband, wears a white blouse under a textured black slip dress, adorned with layered necklaces. The fourth woman, with curly black hair, is wearing a green ribbed long-sleeve top and black jeans, holding a silver accessory in her hand.

26 November 2024

Beyond Appearances

Facial differences are scars, marks, or conditions that change the structure or look of someone’s face. They can be acquired during your lifetime, or something…

21 November 2024

The Greatest Gift

Columnist Samantha Renke reflects on the pressures and pitfalls of the festive season, with a message for anyone who might find the winter months a…

Heston is pictured from his chest up. He rests his hands on a table in front of him and smiles at the camera. he is wearing a black t-shirt with a colourful emblem on the right of his chest. The background is out of focus but it appears that he is in a patio/conservatory with plants.

18 November 2024

Planet Heston

“Of all the cover shots I’ve had in different publications, I would never have thought I would be on the cover of Enable magazine.” These…

News

8 November 2024

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

Motoring

29 July 2024

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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