Euan’s Guide offer free ‘Face Mask Exempt’ badges
Euan's Guide has launched a new initiative to help disabled people and individuals with hidden impairments navigate the complexities of social distancing. The charity is providing free...
Help QEF Survive and Thrive
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), a charity which has been at the heart of the Surrey community for more than 85 years, is still facing an uncertain future due to the...
Celebrating World MS Day
The global MS community connected through music on World MS Day, via international live-streamed concert World MS Day (30 May) challenged the social barriers that leave those with MS...
Virtual wellbeing festival
The UK's first virtual wellbeing festival is set to take place on 8-10 May and everyone is invited! No worrying about queues and busy environments, noise levels or accessibility requirements, you can attend from the comfort of your own home. The Live Life Well...
New dates for Naidex
Following the postponement of Naidex which was due to take place on 17-18 March, the organisers have announced new dates for the show, it will now take place on 9-10 November 2020. The...
Nathalie McGloin ambassador for Permobil
#Advertorial In 2015 Nathalie McGloin became the first woman with a spinal cord injury to be granted a racing license in the UK. One of her many insightful reflections on life is that...
Naidex 2020 Postponed
On Friday 6 March it was announced that Naidex, one of the largest independent living events in the UK, would not be going ahead as planned on 17-18 March 2020. The organisers of Naidex...
Three accessibility tips to make technology work better for you
Lots of websites and devices bury their accessibility features deep down in random menus, making it difficult to find if you're looking for them, and a whole new world if you stumble upon...
Will we see you at Naidex?
It's that time of year again, when we descend upon the NEC for our annual trip to Naidex! Our favourite thing about this time you ask? Well, of course, it is meeting our lovely readers in...
Libby Clegg wows on ice
Double Paralympic Champion Libby Clegg has joined the ITV show Dancing on Ice and wowed the judges and audience with her first performance with partner Mark Hanretty. Sunday (12 Jan) night...
WheelPower and Active Hands on Honours List
After his role in transforming the lives of young and newly disabled people, Martin McElhatton, the Chief Executive of WheelPower, has been awarded an OBE for 'Services to Disability Sport'...
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra win prestigious award
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has scooped a prestigious prize at this year's Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Awards in recognition of their work in developing disabled musical talent,...
Soundpit returns to Southbank Centre
Have you ever wondered what sound feels like? Or what music looks like? Returning to Southbank Centre, Soundpit is an accessible, sensory experience perfect for kids big and small. Explore...
Motability announce 2020 dates
The Big Event by Motability will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham on 3 and 4 July 2020. The flagship show houses the UK’s largest display of cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles...
BBC and ITV mark International Day of People with Disabilities
To mark International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) on Tuesday 3 December, the BBC and ITV have announced that they will be hosting an event focused on disability and the media,...
Will Bayley out of Strictly
The tragic news that Will Bayley can no longer compete in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing was a tough blow for his fans last week and it has sent PosAbility HQ into a state of mourning....
Will Bayley on Strictly sidelines due to injury
Paralympian gold medal-winning table tennis star Will Bayley found himself unable to compete in this week's Strictly Come Dancing after injuring himself while performing a jump during...
Scary Movies to Watch in the Dark
Halloween is nearly here, and you better believe it's time to get spooky. There's no better start to the season of the witch than settling down with a few scary movies and getting into the...
Accessing accessible transport
The charity Driving Mobility has successfully introduced its new 'Hubs' pilot scheme to broaden information and guidance regarding accessible transport and travel. Supported by the...
Sequal Trust celebrates 50 years
The Sequal Trust look back at the amazing wrk they have done over the last 50 years. 50 years of making it possible for everyone to have a voice and to be heard! Some of our current...
Coffee anyone?
People with learning disabilities have been brewing up a storm at a coffee van run by national charity Hft. Situated at Bradford Foster Square train station, the initiative allows people to...
Driving Mobility Open Day
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), accredited by Driving Mobility, will be hosting a free-to-attend mobility open day so disabled people of all ages can discover the...
Deaf awareness training for Arriva
Arriva Rail London (ARL) has started the roll out of Deaf awareness training to hundreds of London Overground employees to improve journeys for Deaf people and those with hearing loss...
Powerchair football – in the driver’s seat
Chris Gordon plays powerchair football for England, and now he is enjoying the independence of his very own VW Shuttle SE long wheelbase drive from vehicle thanks to Lewis Reed. Chris was...
Allied Mobility wins disability innovation award
Allied Mobility has developed an innovative new solution to help disabled people get the best use out of their wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV). Allied has developed a new seat that...
Accessible Scotland
Glasgow-based Allied Vehicles Group has been working with leading German TV company ZDF and tour operator Schottland fuer Alle (Scotland for All) to showcase just how accessible Scotland is...
Starts at Home Day: There’s no place like home
Starts at Home Day, led by the National Housing Federation, is an annual celebration of the value that supported housing brings to the lives of millions of people around the country....
Exciting new product from Mountain Trike
The Mountain Trike Company produce and manufacture all terrain wheelchairs from their premises in Cheshire, in the UK. These all terrain wheelchairs enable those less able to enjoy the...
Nights at the Circus
Ellie Mason is an actor with the Spare Tyre theatre company based in London. She is starring in a show called Nights at the Circus that will be performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe...
Edinburgh Fringe: Six disabled comedians to catch
Fringe Fever has almost descended upon us, and as of tomorrow, Edinburgh will be bursting with talented singers, dancers, performers, and comedians prepared to put on the show of their...
Five disability podcasts you should subscribe to today
Podcasts are the perfect way to keep yourself occupied on a journey, while you're cooking, or for a bit of company when you've got some downtime to just chill. We've searched around to find...
Brotherwood Unveil Stunning New Hyper-Luxurious WAV
At Brotherwood, we strive to create the most comfortable, inclusive, and safe travelling experience for the wheelchair user, and for over 34 years have pushed the boundaries of quality for Special Purpose Vehicles across the UK and the world. Our mission to deliver an...
Interested in a career in TV?
Channel 4 has launched the Paras Production Training Scheme and applications must be in by 21 June, so it's your last chance to show your interest. This programme is aimed exclusively at...
Inclusive theatre line up
Fancy a trip to the theatre? Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the inclusive theatre programme for Let Me In. Running across two days throughout the theatre from 21 – 22 June 2019. Let...
Thrill-seekers wanted for new ‘ZipCoaster’
If you are looking for some fun this summer and have a bit of a thrill-seeking side, then Calvert Kielder may have just the ticket for you. They have announced the arrival of their amazing...
Brotherwood gear up for fifth WAV Weekend
This June, the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles returns to the astounding Haynes International Motor Museum for another WAV Weekend. Now in its fifth...
Introducing the All-New Peugeot Horizon from Allied Mobility
For almost a decade now, the Peugeot Partner Horizon from Allied Mobility, has been far and away the UK’s best-selling wheelchair accessible car. All things must change, of course and...
Royal Shakespeare Theatre to show relaxed performance of As You Like It
The Royal Shakespeare Company is gearing up to bring their second relaxed performance to life, with the company preparing to bring the As You Like It to the stage. The relaxed version is...
The Resilience Sessions podcast launches
A brand new podcast featuring veterans who were injured in combat joining forces with a series of celebrities to share how they've overcome obstacles in their life launches today, featuring...
You and Something New
The biannual event Disabled Access Day is back for 2019 and just in time for the better weather creeping back in. On Saturday 16 March, venues across the length and breadth of the...
A Travel Revolution
The TriLift is a revolution in mobility scooter transport and it has now been launched in the UK, promising to make traveling with a scooter or powerchair so much easier. Here, TriLift...
Sure-Fit 200 Wheelchair System
Many wheelchair users comment about the discomfort they encounter with seatbelts. To address this, Lewis Reed has just launched the Sure-Fit 200 wheelchair tie-down and occupant...
Motability Scheme recognises top performing dealerships
Scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships across the UK have been recognised for their outstanding levels of customer service in the Motability Scheme’s annual awards. The awards are based...
Relaunched Get Going Live! popular at AccessAbility event
The second in a series of regional Get Going Live! events, focusing on accessible motoring and independent mobility, has successfully taken place at the William Merritt Centre’s annual...
New sensory room opens at LEGOLAND’s Windsor resort
LEGOLAND have opened a new permanent sensory space at their Windsor Resort for guests with sensory needs to enjoy. The all-new Total Sensory Space in Heartlake City is the first dedicated...
The Fringe: An Accessible Guide
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (or the Fringe if you're one of the cool kids) is the world's largest arts festival, filling Scotland's capital city with thousands of performers for...
