Enable Magazine is the UK's leading disability and lifestyle title, filled with news, exclusive interviews and real-life stories from the disability community
Inside the September/October issue of Enable, we speak to racing driver Nicolas Hamilton about mental resilience, racing alongside non-disabled drivers and living his childhood dreams. Joining him are fashion designer Kaci Kemp, broadcaster @AndyStevenson81
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Think dementia only happens when you’re old? Think again.
Editor Melissa Holmes speaks to someone living with young onset dementia, and asks: how can we look after our brains – and what should we know about dementia at any age?
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“Disabled people want to wear bright colours and pretty clothes too”
For millions of disabled people, getting dressed often means choosing between style and practicality – a compromise designer Kaci Horseman believes shouldn’t exist. (1/2)
“Their claims of inclusivity are nothing more than virtue signalling”
Enable columnist Tim Rushby-Smith reflects on the pitfalls of provision and cons of customer service when you’re a disabled tourist.
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“A few years ago, I would sit in the corner and not make eye contact with anyone. Now I am probably the loudest person in the room”
As the voices of the future, the more young disabled people who get into politics, the louder our voices are heard. (1/2)
“I’m the person that lives with the disability, so I know my own personal limitations”
As the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship, Nicolas Hamilton is carving out a bright career in motorsport. (1/2)
..Tim Rushby-Smith on customer service in accessible tourism and careers expert @JaneLHatton on the benefits of joining LinkedIn.
You’ll also find in-depth features on young-onset dementia, life as a sibling carer and the best accessible outdoor hobbies to enjoy this autumn (4/4)
Inside the September/October issue of Enable, we speak to racing driver Nicolas Hamilton about mental resilience, racing alongside non-disabled drivers and living his childhood dreams. Joining him are fashion designer Kaci Kemp, broadcaster @AndyStevenson81
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...and we look at recognising the menopause for disabled women and people living with long-term health conditions.
Plus, our regular contributors share their views, with
@SamanthaRenke writing about filicide in the disabled community...(3/4)
Poet @raymond_antrobus and Eilidh Morrison MSYP
@Eilidh_MSYP.
To mark OCD Awareness Week, we hear from author of Girl Unmasked @ItsEmilyKaty on living with the chronic mental health condition. Alice, 43, shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife...(2/4)
... Poet @raymond_antrobus and Eilidh Morrison MSYP @Eilidh_MSYP.
To mark OCD Awareness Week, we hear from author of Girl Unmasked @ItsEmilyKaty on living with the chronic mental health condition. Alice, 43, shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife..(2/4)
“There are organisations who will welcome you with open arms”
Enable reader Nadia Bousseau shares her feelings on the importance of volunteering.
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Emma Stewart spent more than a decade being told her pain was normal.
When doctors finally operated, they discovered extensive endometriosis. Her experience highlights a healthcare system that’s still failing thousands of women.
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“Ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down, or becoming more immobile due to your conditions”
Getting active has benefits way beyond your physical and mental health – it can also help you age well. We learn more in the latest issue of Enable.
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