International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3rd December 2023
Every year on the 3rd of December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today, the world’s population is an estimated 8 billion people, and more than one billion people (or 15 per cent of the world's population) live with some form of disability.
December 3, 2023
Christmas Gift Guide
At Ability Superstore, we pride ourselves on being a retailer of useful products and daily living aids that can make a difference to your life, and our Christmas Gift Guide is full of ideas for this festive season.
November 24, 2023
Disability History Month 2023
Disability History Month is an annual event that takes place from the 16th of November to the 16th of December this year. It creates a platform to focus on the history of disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights.
November 16, 2023
Introducing our NEW Paediatric Section!
We at Ability Superstore have been hard at work finding the best sensory aids, activities, and developmental tools for your little ones, and we’re pleased to announce that we are now stocking some fantastic products to help you and your children on a brand-new dedicated Paediatric section on our website!
November 10, 2023
Coccyx Cushions for Christmas!
Did you know a very useful mobility aid features in one of this year's Christmas adverts?
November 8, 2023
Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day
The 7th of November happens to be a very important date for those in the disabled community this year, as it is both Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day.
November 7, 2023
World Stroke Day - 29th October
The 29th of October is World Stroke Day, which aims to highlight the seriousness of the high rates of stroke and raise better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke.
October 29, 2023
Why YOU Need a Wheelchair Cosy
With the changing seasons and weather, today on Ability Life we're going to be telling you why YOU need a Wheelchair Cosy.
October 13, 2023
World Mental Health Day 2024 - 10th October
World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October each year and has been celebrated since 1992. World Mental Health Day is a chance to openly discuss the topic of mental health, spread awareness as well as educate, share experiences, and reinforce the importance of looking after our mental health.
October 10, 2023
How to Buy a Reacher
Welcome to our handy guide that’ll help you choose a reacher that’s right for you! With so many choices on our website, it can be easy to get overwhelmed when trying to figure out which one will be best suited to you, but Ability Superstore is here to debrief you.
October 6, 2023
National Hygiene Week 2nd - 8th October
This week, starting from the 2nd of October is National Hygiene Week, which is dedicated to promoting good hygiene practices and raising awareness about the importance of personal and public hygiene.
October 4, 2023
International Day of Older Persons
Every year on the 1st of October is the International Day of Older Persons, a day just for the older population of the world.
October 1, 2023
World Heart Day - 29th September
Every year, the 29th of September is World Heart Day. Set up by the British Heart Foundation in May 2012, it aims to inform and educate people everywhere about cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and how to prevent and control them.
September 29, 2023
World's Biggest Coffee Morning - 29th September
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, ran by Macmillan Cancer Support, is back on Friday the 29th of September. But what happens on the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and how did it all begin?
September 25, 2023
World Alzheimer's Day
Every year on the 21st of September is World Alzheimer’s Day, which aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the impact it can have on families, and what support you can get.
September 21, 2023
International Week of the Deaf 19th - 25th September
From the 19th to the 25th of September, International Deaf Week takes place, organised by the World Federation of the Deaf. It is a time where everyone can come together to celebrate the vibrant and tight-knit Deaf community.
September 19, 2023
Strictly's Back for 2023!
September sees the long-awaited annual return of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and we can expect to see a number of celebrities and public figures waltz, jive and tango their way to the top of the competition. But who is this year's disabled contestant?
September 16, 2023
History of the Wheelchair
Used by millions and evolved in many different forms, have you ever wondered about how the origins of the humble wheelchair came to be?
September 12, 2023
International Literacy Day - September 8th 2023
Today is International Literacy Day, a worldwide celebration of all things written and read. It aims to highlight that literacy is a “human right, a tool of personal empowerment, and a means for social and human development”.
September 8, 2023
Stand Up To Cancer Day
The 8th of September is Stand Up to Cancer Day, which brings people together to raise funds and awareness for more effective treatment of cancer. The organisation is currently celebrating 15 years since it’s inception.
September 8, 2023