International Day of Charity
The International Day of Charity is an international day that falls on the 5th September every year.
September 5, 2023
International Dog (and Cat!) Day
There’s no one as loyal, faithful, or reliable as our dogs, and the 26th of August is a day for us to celebrate them: International Dog Day! Not to mention International Cat Day on the 8th earlier this month too!
August 26, 2023
Bank Holiday Weekend
Monday the 28th happens to be our last Bank Holiday before Christmas, so it’s important we spend it well!
August 23, 2023
Accessibility and Ableism
Today on Ability Superstore News, we will be discussing Accessibility & Ableism and how they can affect those in the disabled community.
August 19, 2023
European Para Championships 2023
The European Para Championships will take place in Rotterdam, with 1,500 Paralympic athletes from 45 different European countries competing to become European Champions. But what are the sports in question?
August 11, 2023
Disability Action Plan 2023 to 2024
Yesterday the government launched its Disability Action Plan for 2023 to 2024. But, what is in the plan and what will it actually help people?
July 19, 2023
Diversity & Inclusion – “Strategy Without Tactics Is The Slowest Route To Victory”
It’s not often you will read an article that quotes Chinese military strategist, Sun Tzu at the beginning, and the Godfather Of Soul, James Brown at the end. But if it draws your attention to our article on the latest Diversity and Inclusion report then we have done our job!
July 17, 2023
Disability Pride Month 2024
Every July is Disability Pride Month, a worldwide observance holiday which promotes awareness of people’s disabilities as an identity, a community, a culture, & the positive pride felt by disabled people.
July 5, 2023
Learning Disability Week 19th - 25th June
The 19th to the 25th June is Learning Disability Week, organised by Mencap. You can find out more about what's happening this year, here!
June 19, 2023
Father's Day
Father’s Day takes place on the 18th of June, and is a national holiday to celebrate the men that have embraced fatherhood in their lives, be it your dad, your uncle, your grandad or your stepdad and thank them for the sacrifices they make, and for their devotion to their families.
June 18, 2023
Autistic Pride Day - 18th June
This year, the 18th of June is Autistic Pride Day, all in the name of autistic people taking pride in who they are and the condition they live with. Learn all about it here!
June 17, 2023
How To Keep Cool This Summer
We're set for another scorching summer, and we want to help you keep cool in the blistering heat.
June 9, 2023
Festival Survival Guide
It’s Festival season once more, but how can you prepare? That's where our Festival Survival Guide comes in handy.
June 8, 2023
Top 10 Gadgets You Can't Live Without!
This blog is dedicated to showing you all sorts of handy gadgets and daily living aids to help you around the kitchen and at home, including some you never knew you needed!
June 8, 2023
World MS Day
The 30th of May is World MS Day, which aims to bring those all around the world together to form a community that shares stories, raises awareness and campaigns with everyone affected by MS. Find out more about it here!
May 30, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
It has just occurred to me that if there was an Occupational Health Global Accessibility Awareness Day, it would be abbreviated to OH GAAD. Which is probably what you are saying now when you see that it is yet another awareness day. However, on this occasion, I do think it is something that does need more attention.
May 18, 2023
Here Comes The Sun
If you are inviting friends over for a few drinks, hosting a family barbecue, or just enjoying your morning cuppa in the garden – Ability Superstore has some nifty ideas and mobility aids to help make life easier.
May 3, 2023
Spring is Here! Time to Get Into Your Garden!
As spring is here, and the days are getting longer at last, it’s time to start going outside and doing some work in your garden.
April 27, 2023
Emergency Alerts on Sunday 23rd April – Why and what to do?
You probably know by now that at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April the UK government will send a test of an emergency alert text to all UK mobile phones. Now, there is much talk about why this is happening and what we all need to do. So, let us look at what we know.
April 21, 2023
Top 10 Walking Sticks
The range of walking sticks and crutches that aids walking also come in a whole array of patterns and colours with many different accessories available, too. So, I am delighted to present to you my – Top 10 Walking Sticks.
April 12, 2023