About ABLE
A clear framework for disability equality and inclusion.
ABLE brings together four commitments that belong together: Accessibility, Belonging, Legal equality and Equal participation.
Why ABLE
Disabled people continue to encounter barriers in environments, services, information, communication and decision-making. These barriers can limit choice, independence and participation.
ABLE offers a way to look at those barriers together. It asks whether people can access what they need, belong in the communities around them, exercise their rights equally and participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Our approach
- Start with disabled people’s lived experience.
- Identify the barrier.
- Listen to what would make a difference.
- Make the change, and check whether it works in practice.
Inclusion is not complete when a policy is written or a door is opened. It is measured by whether people can use a service, make choices, contribute and take part with dignity.
The ABLE framework
- Accessibility
Accessibility removes barriers.
- Belonging
Belonging makes inclusion real in everyday life.
- Legal equality
Legal equality protects equal rights and recognition.
- Equal participation
Equal participation gives disabled people a meaningful role in public and community life.
Together, these commitments turn principles into questions that organisations, communities and decision-makers can act on.