The top left corner of this image features the red "Enable," logo with the tagline in black "The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine" underneath. In the bottom left there is white text that reads "Bodily Autonomy: My Take," followed by "Read Samantha's new column now." The background consists of soft watercolour shades of pink and purple. On the right-hand side, there is a photo of a Samantha Renke. She has light blonde hair and is wearing a blue dress with yellow floral patterns. She has accessorised her outfit with a wide black belt with a large circular gold buckle. She is smiling warmly.

Bodily Autonomy: My Take

Enable columnist Samantha Renke on the importance of dignity and respect when it comes to bodily autonomy   I have been thinking a lot about my body recently – more specifically, my bodily autonomy.   Bodily autonomy is a fancy way of saying that my body is my own. I have complete power and agency over it.... Read more
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Winter Wishes at Winter Wonderland

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the return of Winter Wishes, a free and accessible experience for charities, hospitals, and underserved schools Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has announced the return of Winter Wishes, an accessible experience that invites visitors from local charities, hospitals, and underserved schools to enjoy a magical day out at the UK’s largest festive... Read more

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The top left corner of this image features the red "Enable," logo with the tagline in black "The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine" underneath. In the bottom left there is white text that reads "Bodily Autonomy: My Take," followed by "Read Samantha's new column now." The background consists of soft watercolour shades of pink and purple. On the right-hand side, there is a photo of a Samantha Renke. She has light blonde hair and is wearing a blue dress with yellow floral patterns. She has accessorised her outfit with a wide black belt with a large circular gold buckle. She is smiling warmly.

17 September 2024

Bodily Autonomy: My Take

Enable columnist Samantha Renke on the importance of dignity and respect when it comes to bodily autonomy   I have been thinking a lot about my…

A group of excited schoolchildren, all wearing high-visibility vests, are gathered outdoors, laughing and smiling for the camera. In the background, a man stands behind them, also smiling. They are at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The outline of a large Ferris wheel is visible in the background.

16 September 2024

Winter Wishes at Winter Wonderland

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the return of Winter Wishes, a free and accessible experience for charities, hospitals, and underserved schools Hyde Park Winter Wonderland…

3 September 2024

WIN an Amazon Kindle

This issue, Enable readers have the chance to win a Kindle Paperwhite e-reader worth over £90

26 August 2024

A Sporting Chance

With a summer of sport underway and Wimbledon and the Paralympics coming up, our Editor Melissa Holmes caught up with two sporting pros at the top of their game 

News

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

7 June 2024

What Makes Us Tic

It’s Tourette’s Awareness Month this June – we spoke to two people with a diagnosis to find out more about living with the neurological condition and helping increase acceptance 

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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