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Image of Sophie Butler, seated in her wheelchair on a sandy beach. She has short black hair and is wearing a shimmering pale yellow sleeveless dress. The backdrop features a calm sea under a clear sky.

11 December 2024

Sophie’s World

From being the first wheelchair user to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan to being awarded influencer of the year a whopping three times, Sophie Butler…

A young woman taking notes while attending an online class with a teacher on her laptop screen. She is in a bright, cozy room, which appears to be a kitchen, however it is out of focus.

9 December 2024

Empowering Minds: Minerva’s Virtual Academy

Looking for a flexible, accessible education that works for you? Minerva’s Virtual Academy provides a personalised learning experience for every student Minerva’s Virtual Academy is…

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…

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…

A person is seated on a couch, wearing a light gray sweater and blue jeans. They are holding their knee with both hands, indicating discomfort or pain in the knee area. The image focuses on the person's lower body and hands, with the face not visible.

25 October 2024

What a Pain

Living with chronic pain can be a real struggle. Editor Melissa Holmes finds out more about the challenges pain presents, while also learning more about…

This image shows Lucy and her guide dog Miss Molly sitting on the ground. She has red hair and is wearing a green sleeveless top and blue jeans. She is barefoot and has a joyful expression on her face. Miss Molly looks affectionately at Lucy. The background is a simple, plain grey background backdrop.

10 October 2024

LUCY EDWARDS: World Sight Day 2024

Lucy Edwards speaks exclusively to Enable Magazine for World Sight Day 2024 Huge congrats on your recent collaboration with Barbie. How did it feel fronting…

This is a picture of Rhiannon and Poppy taken from above. Rhiannon holds Poppy who is lying across her lap. We can only see the top of Rhiannon's head as her long brown hair conceals her face. She wears a white top and black dungarees. Poppy smiles up at the camera. She is wearing a white dress with rainbow's on it, spotty tights, a bib, and her blonde hair is in pigtails. They sit on a beige and white patterned carpet.

7 October 2024

Sharing the News

Rhiannon Louden explains how she shared the news of her daughter’s diagnosis of a life-limiting condition – news no one wanted to hear Rhiannon and…

This is a picture of an ADHD Awareness Month Graphic. The text at the top says 'ADHD' in black, and sits on top of an orange arrow with white text inside that says 'awareness'. Underneath the arrow, there is black text which says 'October 2024'. To the right of the arrow, there is text which reads 'Awareness is key!' in red. The background of the graphic is white.

1 October 2024

ADHD: Better late than never

ADHD has only been diagnosable in adults since 2008 and is most commonly diagnosed in young boys. Like many girls, Leanne Maskell and Ellie Middleton…

Ed Jackson is looking upwards with a thoughtful expression. In the background is rugged mountains and a bright blue sky with clouds. He is wearing a light grey jacket and a baseball cap.

27 September 2024

ED JACKSON: Moving Mountains

Over the past seven years, Ed Jackson’s life has changed immeasurably. From a professional rugby career, to being told he’d never walk again, to watching…

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