Enable Magazine

NEW ISSUE ALERT🎉 Inside the July/August issue of Enable, we speak to Bridgerton star @gracelesleym about bringing visibility to screens worldwide, and the sudden, dizzying attention that comes with stepping into one of television’s most extravagant worlds. (1/4)

Nick Wilson is no ordinary adventurer. As a disabled veteran and the founder of Disabled Adventurer, Nick uses an all-terrain powerchair to venture into places often considered inaccessible – like doing a solo ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Full interview on our website➡️

Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the lives, achievements and experiences of disabled people, while also shining a light on the barriers many still face in everyday life. To find out more, read our Disability Pride Month feature from the latest issue of Enable ➡️

Gracie McGonigal has arrived and The Ton is already taking note. The actor speaks exclusively to Kate Stevenson about all things Bridgerton, and bringing visibility to screens worldwide. Full interview available on our website, link in bio ➡️ PIC: © GEOFFREY WARING

WITH columns from contributors @SamanthaRenke on dating as a disabled person, @TRushbyS on spoon theory, and reader @NadiBoussi on the importance of volunteering, plus in-depth articles on holiday travel tips and the best accessible days out across the UK this summer. (4/4)

@TeamBRITracing's Paul Fullick on losing his leg and why disabled people should stop listening to “you can’t”, and how to get involved in Disability Pride Month events across the country this July. (3/4)

NEW ISSUE ALERT🎉 Inside the July/August issue of Enable, we speak to Bridgerton star @gracelesleym about bringing visibility to screens worldwide, and the sudden, dizzying attention that comes with stepping into one of television’s most extravagant worlds. (1/4)

“Every single moment of my life suddenly all made sense” Writer, comedian and podcaster Holly Morris received her ADHD diagnosis at 28, followed by an autism diagnosis three years later. To mark Autistic Pride Day, we’re sharing our interview with Holly. Link in our bio ➡️

Thanks to modern technology, the world has never felt more connected. But many of us have never felt so lonely. To mark Loneliness Awareness Week, we learn more about the impacts of loneliness – and how to combat it. Read now, link in our bio ➡️

When we discuss men’s health, we often think of obvious issues, like heart disease and prostate cancer. But we’re missing a crucial perspective: the health experiences of men living with disabilities. To mark Men’s Health Week, we learn more. Read now through the link in bio➡️

“Disabled people have exactly the same right as everyone else to enjoy the matchday experience” With the World Cup kicking off in the US, Canada and Mexico today, and the English Premier League starting in August, we ask - how accessible is football for disabled fans? Read now ➡️

“I’ve made my own community” Carers Week takes place from 8 to 14 June this year, with a focus on building carer-friendly communities. We speak to carers to learn more about their support networks. Read now on our website ➡️

The recent release of I Swear has put Tourette syndrome in the spotlight and got people talking about what life with the condition is really like. Luke Manton knows how important those conversations are. To mark Tourette’s Awareness Day, we're sharing our interview with Luke ➡️

“Sometimes we have to be uncomfortable to move on and live a better life” Sharp, self-aware and refreshingly honest, Robert White has built a comedy career by doing things his own way. His interview with Enable is now available on our website, link in bio ➡️

“I felt a strange sense of injustice. Haven’t I been through enough?” Enable columnist @SamanthaRenke reflects on how a recent episode of ill health affected her self-perception as a Disabled person. Read now on our website, link in bio ➡️ PIC © NICKY JOHNSTON

“I was so ill, I couldn’t even take the diagnosis on board” Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is about more than just being tired. Editor Melissa Holmes spoke to Isabelle Pearcey about living with the condition. To mark International ME Awareness Day, we’re sharing her story. Link in bio

Chelsea Flower Show always gets people thinking about their own gardens🌿 Inspired by this week’s coverage, we’re sharing our feature Gardening for Everyone, which looks at how green spaces can be made accessible so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of gardening. Link in bio➡️

During an unprovoked attack 15 years ago, Darren Awolesi sustained a spinal cord injury after being shot. His life changed in an instant. Darren shared with Enable how he’s found his purpose after his injury. Read the full story on our website, link in bio ➡️

When life got tough, Sid Batty bought a stuffed duck named Quack to remind him that there was hope. He never imagined it would spark a global conversation about mental health. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing his story and the message behind Quack. Link in bio

We amplify the voices of disabled people through outspoken columns by @SamanthaRenke, Jane Hatton (@ETalentFirst) and @TRushbyS, plus there are in-depth articles on health, education, loneliness, and inclusion (3/3).

PLUS: exclusive interviews with Liam Virgo on becoming disabled as a teenager, Chief Executive of @CarersUK Helen Walker on the importance of support networks, and CEO of @DFNSearch Kirsty Matthews on the benefits of supported internships. (2/3)

In the May/June issue, we speak with Paralympic gold medallist and @thecgf Athlete Ambassador Sammi Kinghorn about her next great challenge – motherhood. Joining her are musical comedian @RobertWhiteJoke, Tourette’s advocate Luke Manton, and survivor Darren Awolesi (1/3)